West Milford Tax Collector's Office

Our staff always strives to assist taxpayers with courtesy and professionalism.
Throughout this site, you will find helpful information to assist you.
If you need more information, you may contact us at 973 728-2785.

TAX SALE LIST CLICK HERE

PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS ARE MADE PAYABLE

TO THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST MILFORD

PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CARDS

(GREEN POST CARDS)

MAILED EVERY YEAR JANUARY 31st

THIS POST CARD IS TO INFORM THE HOMEOWNER OF THEIR CURRENT YEAR

ASSESSED VALUE,  IF A HOMEOWNER IS NOT HAPPY WITH THEIR ASSESSED VALUE THE CARD

GIVES INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE APPEAL PROCESS.

THIS CARD IN NOT TO BE USED FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES, HOMEOWNERS

SHOULD USE THEIR FINAL TAX BILL THAT WAS MAILED IN JULY.

STATE REBATE PROGRAMS

Please call the numbers listed below for questions, application or status of an application.

Homestead Rebate
Questions 1-888-238-1233
File an application 1-877-658-2972
Status of application 1-877-658-2972

Property Tax Reimbursement (Freeze)
Questions 1-800-882-6597
Order an application 1-800-323-4400
Status of an application 1-800-882-6597

These rebates are state programs please feel free to contact the State of New Jersey with any questions or concerns.

TAX COLLECTION DATA QUERY

Please go to service click the link click Tax Collection Data Query to look up your property tax information.

DROP OFF BOXES

Residents of The Township Of West Milford, please be advised that new drop off boxes have been relocated to the circle in front of town hall. You now can drive up and drop off your payment. This office is truly sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused some taxpayers.

FORECLOSURES

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ANTI-FORECLOSURE PROGRAMS ALREADY IN EFFECT VISIT THE
NJ HOUSING AND MORTGAGE FINANCING AGENCY
OR
 CALL THE HOUSING AND MORTGAGE FINANCE AGENCY (HFMA) AT (609) 278-7400

FOR STATEWIDE FORECLOSURE PREVENTION RESOURCES PLEASE
CALL 1-800-NJ HOUSE


2019 Final Billing Information

2019 4rd quarter final tax bills were mailed on October 3, 2019, the due date to pay property taxes without interest  is November 12, 2019 and includes the 10 day grace periode. Any payment received after November 12th 2019  will be charged interest, interest will revert back to the original due date of November 1, 2019 . Please be advised that your payment must be in the office by or on the last day to  pay property taxes. 2020 1st quarter and 2020 2nd quarter preliminary stubs are on your bill to pay February and may of 2020.

POST MARKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED

Payment must be in the office by the 10th of each quarter unless the 10th falls on a weekend or a holiday then the quarter is extended to the next business day,

any payment received afther the final due date will be charged interest and interest will revert back to the original due date.

Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the owner from paying property taxes and any delinquent interest that accrues from late payments.
Per N.J.S.A 54:4-64

Homestead credits for 2016 were applied to the second quarter on the 2019 tax bill.

IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR FINAL TAX BILL FOR 2018 LEASE CONTACT THIS OFFICE FOR A DUPLICATE BILL OR A PRINT OUT.


Homeowners, please be advised that if your taxes become delinquent at the end of the year and are over $10,000.00 in delinquencies you will be charged a 6% year end penalty. If you need further information on this please contact this office.

 All Homeowners have the option to pay by mail, in person, our office hours are from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday, or use one of our drop off boxes located outside on either end of the parking lot at the circle,one is by the 911 monument and the other is at the opposite end, or pay on-line thru this website

SUEZ

Customer Service 888-770-6030

Any property owner that has utility charges are to

call at 973-764-9708
any payment should be made to Suez.
Emergency contact information

Operations Superintendent

Highlands Operation Office

Matthew Biagini

[email protected]

Suez
179 Cahill Cross Road Suite 221
West Milford, NJ 07480

Please be advised that if you use your own bill pay program please change mailing address to the above.
Thank you for your cooperation.