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 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 SEPTEMBER.


STATE REBATE PROGRAMS

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

Homestead Rebate - Now Known as the Anchor Program
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 (the little page next to the block number) to look up your property tax information. New, recently added, 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

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


2024 Estimated Billing Information


2024 Final tax bills were mailed on June 25th, 2024,  Payments are due quarterly.  2/1, 5/1, 8/1 and 11/1. 

There is a 10 calendar day grace period.  

 

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


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

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]