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

(WHITE 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 UNHAPPY 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 

STATE REBATE PROGRAMS

EFFECTIVE 2025

New rebate program - new application.

PTR booklets are now called PAS-1 booklet now contaning 3 applications.

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

Anchor Program - (formerly known as the Homestead Rebate)

Property Tax Reimbursement (Senior Freeze) - (Tax office no longer validates payments)

N.J. Stay Program

Applications are now available on online at propertytaxrelief.nj.gov

Contact number 1-888-238-1233

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

TAX COLLECTION DATA QUERY

From the home page, please go to online services for a drop down menu.  Select Tax Collection Data Query to look up your property tax information. You can now print a copy of your tax bill just select the tab on top that says print down load bill.

DROP OFF BOXES

  Drop off boxes may be found in the circle driveway in front of town hall. You now can drive up and drop off your payment. 

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


2024 Estimated Billing Information

2024 Estimeated tax bills were mailed on June 25th, 2024,  Payments are due quarterly.  August 1st, 2025

There is a 10 calendar day grace period.  

2024 Final tax bill were mailed on September 11, 2024, payment due dates are quarterly November 1, 2024, February 1, 2025 and May 1, 2025

There is a 10 calendar day grace period 

If the 10th should fall on a weekend or a holiday collections are extended to the next business day.

 

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

Taxes delinquent at the end of the year for $10,000.00  or more, will be charged a 6% year end penalty.

Pay by mail, in person, or online through our website.  Our office hours are from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; Monday thru Friday

VEOLIA WATER

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 Veolia
Highlands Operation Office

Kelly Love

[email protected]