Tax & Finance
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Tax Collector: Weds 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Tax Assessor: Weds 4:30pm to 6:00pm
(201)569-5840 Phone
(201)569-6464 Fax
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Tax Collector
Tax Payment Information
Property Taxes are due quarterly on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1.
PLEASE DO NOT MAIL POST-DATED CHECKS. ALL CHECKS RECEIVED THROUGH OUR OFFICE MUST BE DEPOSITED WITHIN 48 HOURS.
Please be advised according to N.J.S.A. 54.4-64:"The validity of any Tax Assessment, or the time at which it shall be payable, shall not be affected by the failure of a taxpayer to receive a bill, but every taxpayer is put upon notice to ascertain from the proper official of the taxing district the amount which may be due for taxes or assessments against him or his property."
Online Payments
For your convenience the Borough provides you with the option to make tax payments online using our WIPP portal. This portal has recently been updated and allows you the option to register as a user and create an account where you can save your accounts, store payment methods, schedule payments and print your tax bill online.
Interest
State statute requires any taxes remaining unpaid by the 1st day of February, May or November be subject to interest at a rate of up to 8% per annum up to $1500.00 and 12% per annum over $1500.00. Each year the Mayor and Council may provide for a grace period of 10 (ten) days.
Tax Relief Programs
The following tax relief programs are available to New Jersey Homeowners:
- Senior Freeze Program (Property Tax Reimbursement)
- Homestead Benefit Program
- Property Tax Deductions/Credits (Senior Citizen/Disabled/Veteran)
- *NEW* ANCHOR Program
More information can be obtained by visiting:
https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/relief.shtml
Tax Assessor
The Tax Assessor, James Anzevino, is available at the Borough Hall on Wednesday evenings from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. You may reach him at
Tax Appeals must be filed before April 1st of the current year.
More information regarding the tax appeal process can be found by visiting:
https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/lpt/lpt-appeal.shtml
https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/bergen-county-board-of-taxation/about-board-of-taxation.
Contact
Dianne Lavin
Chief Financial Officer
(201) 569-5400
Ada Vassallo
Tax Collector
(201) 569-5840
Lynn Sweeney
Accounts Payable Clerk
(201) 569-5840
Lynn is in charge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. She assists the Tax Collector with duties of the tax office. She is also responsible for maintaining relationships with various Borough vendors.
Cathy Glynn
Payroll Clerk
(201) 569-5840
Cathy is responsible for all Borough Payroll. She also assists with tax collection and accounts receivable.
Louise Hoff
Secretary
(201) 569-5840
Louise is the assistant to the Tax Assessor and handles all duties related to tax assessments and property deeds. She also assists in tax collection and accounts receivable.