![]() ![]() Billing is calculated on a quarterly basis, January 1st, April 1st, July 1st and October 1st. The Tax Collector is responsible for receiving utility (water/sewer) payments. The State takes the position that taxes are assessed on the property, and it is the responsibility of the current property owner to pay the taxes regardless of the receipt of a tax bill. Original bills will be sent to those owners who do not have a mortgage company. If you have a mortgage company that escrows for your taxes, they will receive a tax bill and an advice copy will be sent to the property owner. ![]() They are for the 3rd and 4th quarter of the current year and the 1st and 2nd quarter of the next year, based on the new rate. Annually, (June/July) a tax rate is struck. Property taxes, utility charges and any other municipal charges are assessed on the property itself. Additionally, there is a provision for a year end penalty of 6% for any property that owes municipal charges of $10,000 or more on December 31st. Once a delinquency over $1,500 exists, 18% interest remains until the account is brought current. Amounts up to $1,500 are charged 8% interest. State law mandates that any payment that is late is subject to interest charges. ![]() on the 10th will be processed the next business day and will be subject to interest calculated from the due date. Post marks are not accepted and payments left in the outside drop box after 4:30 p.m. A payment may be made before the due date however, if a payment is not received within the grace period, interest is calculated from the date the payment is originally due. Property taxes in New Jersey are due quarterly, February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. ![]()
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