Tax Collector
About
The Collector’s duties range from preparing and mailing the tax bills, aiding residents with rebate deduction forms, preparing certified property lists, tax searches and other related and non-related functions. Other duties may include coordinating communications between citizens, representatives of the Governing Body, County and State Government as well as the private sector.
Added Assessment Bills are for improvements made after October 1st of the pretax year and before September 1st of the current year. These bills are due on November 1st along with the original bill received in June or July. Homeowners with added assessments will be paying with (2) bills through the second quarter of the following year. You may combine figures on one check.
Unpaid and delinquent amounts from 2022 and earlier will be subject to Tax Sale in November 2023.
Property Tax Payments
Payments can be put in the drop box at the front of the municipal building, sent via mail, or can be made online through our website. Third party fees apply when paying online - $1.99 for eCheck - credit and debit card convenience fee is 2.95%.
Please include your stub with each payment. Please do not put cash in the drop box.
You can check your amounts due, print another copy of your bill, as well as make an electronic payment by clicking on the button labelled “Tax Account Information / Pay Taxes Online” on the upper righthand corner of the Tax Collector page or by visiting this link:
https://wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=2116
Property tax payments are due Feb 1, May 1, Aug 1, and Nov 1. There is a 10 day grace period (payment must be received by the 10th of each of these months). If payment is not received by the end of the grace period, interest is determined from the original due date.
If you want a receipt, beyond your canceled check, please include your tax bill and a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your payment, and a receipt will be returned.
Homestead Rebate Program Update
Homestead Rebate has been replaced with the Anchor Program. For more information please visit nj.gov/treasury/taxation or call 1-877-658-2972.
Senior Freeze
Senior Freeze (Blue Book) – Applications need to be completed, signed, and returned to the State by October 31, 2023. The page entitled Verification of Property Taxes (PTR) must be completed by the Tax Collector’s Office. Please complete the top portion (excluding SS#s). An additional eligibility requirement, as outlined by the State, is all 2021 property taxes must have been paid by June 1, 2022, and all 2022 property taxes must have been paid by June 1, 2023. The entire blue booklet is not needed by the Tax Office.
Questions about the Senior Freeze Program can be directed to the State Senior Freeze Hotline at 1-800-882-6597 or you may find the information you need through the State website at: ttps://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/ptr/index.shtml
Important Dates
Property tax bills are mailed every summer.
Taxes are due quarterly on Feb. 1st, May 1st, Aug. 1st, & Nov. 1st.
There is a 10 (ten) day grace period with each quarter.
Make checks payable to: Township of Mansfield. We do not accept postmarks as proof of payment.
Interest Rate - 8% on the first $1500.00 and 18% on all delinquencies thereafter. A 6% year end penalty on all balances (including interest) over $10,00.00 as of 12/31.
Tax Sale - properties are subject to tax sale if prior year taxes are delinquent.
Added Assessment Bills are for improvements made after October 1st of the pretax year and before September 1st of the current year. These bills are due on November 1st along with the original bill received in June or July. Homeowners with added assessments will be paying with (2) bills through the second quarter of the following year. You may combine figures on one check.
FEES FOR ADDITIONAL TAX COLLECTOR SERVICES
Duplicate Tax Bill $ 5.00 per bill
Return Check Fee $ 20.00
Certified Funds Required
Redemption Calculations
2 Calculations per year
Subsequent Calculations $ 50.00 per request
Duplicate Tax Sale Certificate $100.00 per certificate
Requires Committee Approval
About
The Collector’s duties range from preparing and mailing the tax bills, aiding residents with rebate deduction forms, preparing certified property lists, tax searches and other related and non-related functions. Other duties may include coordinating communications between citizens, representatives of the Governing Body, County and State Government as well as the private sector.
Important Dates
Important Dates
Property tax bills are mailed every summer.
Taxes are due quarterly on Feb. 1st, May 1st, Aug. 1st, & Nov. 1st.
There is a 10 (ten) day grace period with each quarter.
Make checks payable to: Township of Mansfield. We do not accept portmarks as proof of payment.
Interest Rate - 8% on the first $1500.00 and 18% on all delinquencies thereafter. A 6% year end penalty on all balances (including interest) over $10,00.00 as of 12/31.
Tax Sale - properties are subject to tax sale if prior year taxes are delinquent.
Added Assessment Bills are for improvements made after October 1st of the pretax year and before September 1st of the current year. These bills are due on November 1st along with the original bill received in June or July. Homeowners with added assessments will be paying with (2) bills through the second quarter of the following year. You may combine figures on one check
State Rebate and Reimbursement Programs
The State of New Jersey provides 2 separate programs for Property Tax relief:
• Homestead Benefit – This program has been replaced by the Anchor program.
• Property Tax Reimbursement (Senior Freeze) – available to Senior Citizens and certain Disabled Persons, provides reimbursement between a “base year” and the prior year when taxes increase; given as a reimbursement check from the State.
Tax Account Information
- Look up Tax Information
- Pay Taxes Online
Tax Collector Info
We have an Overnight drop box for tax payments located on the building to the right of the front door. No cash please. Payments will be posted on the following business day.
Judith Curran, Certified Tax Collector
cfo@mansfieldtownship-nj.gov
(908) 689-6151 x 127
JoAnn Fascenelli, Deputy Tax Collector
jf@mansfieldtownship-nj.gov
(908) 689-6151 x116
Tax Collector Forms
Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption
Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption Form
Full Property Tax Exemption for veterans disabled due to active duty, or surviving spouses/domestic partners of such veterans.
Senior Citizen, Disabled Person Deduction
Supplemental Income Statement
Veteran Deduction Application
Change of Address Form
Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption
> Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption
Full Property Tax Exemption for veterans disabled due to active duty, or surviving spouses/domestic partners of such veterans.
Senior Citizen, Disabled Person Deduction
> Senior Citizen, Disabled Person Deduction
Property Tax Deduction of $250 for Senior Citizens or certain Disabled persons, or surviving spouses/domestic partners of those persons; must have income of $10,000 or less with certain exclusions; deductions applied directly bill; both forms below required.
Supplemental Income Statement
> Supplemental Income Statement
Veteran Deduction Application
> Veteran Deduction Application
Property Tax Deduction of $250 for veterans, or surviving spouses/domestic partners of veterans; must have income of $10,000 or less with certain exclusions; deduction applied directly to bill; certain dates of active duty services required.