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Tax Rate
The 2020 tax rate is $4.423 per $100 of assessed value.
The taxes are apportioned as follows:
- Municipal Tax - 33.78%
- County Tax - 15.42%
- School Tax - 50.80%
Tax Billing
Tax bills are mailed once a year in July and include the third and fourth quarters of the current tax year and the first and second quarters of the upcoming tax year.
Tax Deductions
Applications for $250 Veterans Deduction and $250 Senior Citizen/Disabled Person Deduction are available from the Tax Collector. Please contact the Tax Collection Division at (973) 383-3521 ext. 239 for additional information or eligibility requirements.
Tax Due Dates
- February 1
- May 1
- August 1
- November 1
Please note: For the convenience of our customers, a drop box is located by the front door of the Municipal Building.
Property Tax Relief Programs
- Homestead Homeowner Rebate: (888) 238-1233 - 8:30am to 5:30pm Mon-Fri except State Holidays. To file (877) 658-2972 24/7 or at the NJ Division of Taxation.
- Property Tax Reimbursement: (800) 882-6597
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Theresa Schlosser
Certified Tax CollectorPhone: 973) 383-3521 ext. 239
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Physical Address
39 Trinity Street
Newton, NJ 07860
Phone: (973) 383-3521 ext. 239Fax: (973) 383-9054
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Summer Hours
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Mon-Wed 8:30am to 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm
Friday 8:30am to 1:30pm