Tax & Finance
Contact Us
Tax Collector: Weds 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Tax Assessor: Weds 4:30pm to 6:00pm
(201)569-5840 Phone
(201)569-6464 Fax
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.
Tax Due Dates and Interest
Taxes are due in quarterly installments. These dates are set by the State of New Jersey.
- 1st Quarter: February 1
- 2nd Quarter: May 1
- 3rd Quarter: August 1
- 4th Quarter: November 1
The Borough of Cresskill offers a grace period extending to the 10th day of each quarter for payment of taxes. Payment must be received by the last day of the grace period to avoid interest; therefore if the 10th falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, the last day of the grace period is extended to the next business day. Please note that on the day following the last day of the grace period, interest will be charged, reverting to the statutory due dates, at 8% per annum on the first $1,500.00 of the delinquency, and 18% on any amount in excess of $1,500. Therefore, any balance remaining is a principal balance which accrues additional interest until the account is brought current. According to N.J.S.A. 54:4-67, a penalty of 6% will be charged on any delinquency, accrued in the calendar year, exceeding $10,000.00 as of December 31.
Please read the back of the tax bill for valuable information that may answer many of your questions.
NJ Property Tax Relief Programs
Single Combined Application! The NJ Division of Taxation has made it easier for seniors and those receiving Social Security Disability in New Jersey to apply for Property Tax Relief with a new, simplified process. Their goal is to make the filing experience more straightforward and efficient. There is now a single combined application for the Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement), ANCHOR, and Stay NJ programs for residents 65 and over, or those collecting Social Security Disability Benefits. They will determine your eligibility for you and send a letter with the specific benefits for which you qualify.
Online filing and a mail-in form are available. The deadline to file is November 2, 2026.
Eligibility requirements, including income limits, and benefits available for all property tax relief programs are subject to change by the State Budget.
Senior Freeze
(Property Tax Reimbursement)
The Senior Freeze Program reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax fee increases on their principal residence (main home). To qualify, you must meet all the eligibility requirements for each year from the base year through the application year.
Payments are issued on a payment schedule, depending on when you apply. The earliest payment will be issued July 15, 2026.
ANCHOR
This program offers property tax relief to New Jersey residents who own or rent property in New Jersey as their main home and meet certain income limits. This year's ANCHOR benefit is based on residency, income, and age from 2024.
Payments will start September 15 and continue on a rolling basis, with most applicants receiving payment within 90 days, unless additional information is required.
Stay NJ
A new program, expected to launch in early 2025, offers property tax benefits to eligible homeowners aged 65 and older. It reimburses applicants for 50% of their property tax bills, up to a maximum of $13,000, with a 2024 benefit cap of $6,500. To qualify, you must have owned and lived in your home for the full 12 months of 2024 and have an income below $500,000.
Payments will be made quarterly beginning in 2026, with payments scheduled for February, May, August, and November.
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 May 1, 2025.
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
Enza Bartolomeo
Accounts Payable Clerk
(201) 569-5840
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.