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TAX COLLECTION

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Tax Sale

The Township of Greenwich announces the sale of 2021 and prior year delinquent taxes and other municipal charges through an on-line auction on December 8, 2022 at 10:00 am.

For a listing of all parcels, delinquencies and costs, along with bidding instructions, please visit https://greenwich-warren.newjerseytaxsale.com. Information can be viewed free of charge.

 

Collector
Eloise Hagaman, (908) 859-0909| Office Hours: Monday and Thursday, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Property Taxes are due quarterly:

  • February 1, May 1, August 1 & November 1
  • 10 day grace period (to the 10th of the due month)
  • Interest will be charged on late payments – 8% on the first $1500 and 18% on all delinquencies thereafter – 6% year end penalty on all balances (including interest) over $10,000 as of December 31.
  • Ownership changes and/or assessment questions must be handled with the Tax Assessor.
  • When ownership of property changes, the tax bill is to be forwarded to the new homeowner.
  • If you do not receive a bill, please contact the Tax Collector.

Rebate Information:

Homestead Rebate: 1-888-238-1233
Online Information: www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/2009homesteadinfo.shtml

Property Tax Reimbursement: 1-800-882-6597

Online Information: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/ptr/buffer.shtml
Email: nj.taxation@treas.state.nj.us

PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION INFORMATION:

Senior Citizen Deduction: $250/YEAR

  • Age 65 as of December 31 of the pre-tax year
  • Ownership as of October 1 of the pre-tax year
  • Annual income of $10,000 or less – after permitted exclusions
  • Citizen and Resident of New Jersey – applicant must have resided in NJ for 1 year immediately preceding October 1 of the pre-tax year
  • Must reside at the property for which the application is being made
  • Application may be obtained from the Tax Collector or Tax Assessor

Disabled Person Deduction: $250/YEAR

  • Ownership as of October 1 of the pre-tax year
  • Annual income of $10,000 or less – after permitted exclusions
  • Citizen and Resident of New Jersey – applicant must have resided in NJ for 1 year immediately preceding October 1 of the pre-tax year
  • Must reside at the property for which the application is being made
  • Proof of 100% permanent and total disability
  • No age requirement
  • Application may be obtained from the Tax Collector or Tax Assessor

Surviving Spouse Deduction: $250/YEAR

  • Age 55 at the time of spouse’s death and as of December 31 of the pre-tax year
  • Ownership as of October 1 of the pre-tax year
  • Annual income of $10,000 or less – after permitted exclusions
  • Citizen and Resident of New Jersey- applicant must have resided in NJ for 1 year immediately preceding October 1 of the pre-tax year
  • Must reside in same dwelling for which deduction was originally granted
  • Not remarried
  • Application may be obtained from the Tax Collector or Tax Assessor

Veteran Deduction: $250/YEAR

  • Ownership as of October 1 of the pre-tax year
  • Citizen and Resident of New Jersey
  • Have an Honorable Discharge (DD214)
  • Active wartime service in the United State Armed Forces
  • Application may be obtained by the Tax Collector or Tax Assessor

Surviving Spouse of a Veteran: $250/YEAR

  • Ownership as of October 1 of the pre-tax year
  • Resident and Citizen of New Jersey
  • Not remarried
  • Surviving spouse of Honorable Discharged from active duty wartime service veteran
  • Deceased veteran was domiciled Citizen and Resident of New Jersey at time of death
  • Application may be obtained by the Tax Collector or Tax Assessor

Please refer to the application for additional information and proper documentation.

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