TAX COLLECTOR

Contact the Boro Tax Collector at (856) 456-0750 ext. 104, or eMail to: mbranson.1@juno.com

 

Taxes are due and payable on the first of February, May, August and November. The Borough of Brooklawn allows a 10-day grace period. When the 10th falls on a weekend or holiday the grace period will be extended to the next business day. Interest on late payments is calculated at 8% for the first $1,500  and 18% on all amounts over $1,500. A 6% penalty is also added for all delinquent taxes over $10,000. 

A lock box is located just outside of the Municipal Building and can be used to drop off payments for taxes and water/sewer.

Deductions for Senior/Disabled:


Annual deduction of up to $250 from property taxes for homeowner's age 65 or older and/or disabled persons who meet certain income residency requirements is available through the Borough.

Veterans Deduction:


Annual deduction of $250 from property taxes for qualified veterans and unmarried surviving spouses is available through the Borough.

NJ Property Tax Relief Homestead Rebate Program:

To file applications by phone: 1-877-658-2972

To file application online: www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/

To ask questions: 1-888-238-1233 (homeowners) or 609-29206400 (tenants)

Online information: www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/homestead/06hrintro.htm

To check status (amount) of a filed rebate application: 1-877-658-2972

Taxation e-mail address for rebate questions: nj.homesteadrebate@tres.state.nj.us

Property Tax Reimbursement Program:

To ask questions: 1-800-882-6597

To check the status of a filed application: 1-800-882-6597

To listen to information or to order an application: 1-800-323-4400

Online information: www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/propfrez.htm

TTY Equipment Users: 1-800-286-6613 or 609-984-7300
Taxation e-mail address for general tax questions:
nj.taxation@treas.state.nj.us

Comparison of tax rates for the last five years:  

 

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

Local purpose tax

1.597

1.477

1.428

1.324

1.278

Local school tax

1.493

1.470

1.495

1.513

1.506

County Tax

1.092

1.059

1.015

.944

.998

County open space

.035

.031

.026

.012

.011

Total

4.217

4.037

3.964

3.793

3.760