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1. When are my property taxes due?

Taxes are due quarterly on February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. The Township has a 10 calendar day grace period. The August quarter will be due 25 days from date of mailing the bills. Due dates will be stated on the tax bills and on the township's website.

2. How often does the tax collector mail out tax bills?

Tax bills are mailed once a year. Every year in July the tax office will mail you the bill for the current year which will contain payment information for the August and November of that current year as well as the February and May payments of the following year.

3. How can I obtain a copy of my tax bill?

Duplicate Bills can be requested by emailing taxc@rockawaytownship.org, faxing a request to 973-983-2871, calling the office at 973-983-2822 or coming into our office at 65 Mt Hope Rd.

4. How does the tax collector handle delinquencies?

The collector sends out a delinquent notice at least once a month for bills not paid. Please be advised that interest cannot be waived once a payment is delinquent. The interest rate is 8% on the first $1,500.00 of the delinquency and 18% on the balance until the account is paid in full.

The collector holds an annual tax sale (places a lien) to collect prior year delinquencies, interest and fees.

5. How will a County Board Judgment (Appeal) show on my tax bill?

the total amount of credits from a Successful County Board Judgments will be applied to the final tax bill (August & November quarters) for that current year.

6. How can I appeal my taxes?

Homeowners can file a county tax appeal between February and April 1 against their assessed value. Please contact the assessor’s office or the Morris County Board of Taxation for more information. Morris County Board of Taxation

7. How can I make a payment for my taxes?

Homeowners can make payment online by using their account number and last name as it appears on the bill. Payments made by ACH are free of charge. Payments made by credit cards (including debit cards) will be charged 3% convenience fee. Homeowners can also come into our office Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm with cash or a check. There is a drop box available outside of the front doors for after-hours collection. Post marks are not accepted.

Per state statute – taxes are due regardless of receiving a bill or not.
Rockaway Township Online Payments

8. What is the current tax rate & ratio?

Please visit the Tax Collector's page for the current rate & ratio. Tax Collector

9. Are there any property tax relief programs?

Homeowners can apply for the Homestead Rebate and the Property Tax Reimbursement programs through the State of New Jersey. Restrictions apply. Please visit the State’s website for more information.

There are also 2 deductions homeowners can apply for, veteran / widow of a veteran and a senior/disabled/surviving spouse deduction. Please contact the tax assessor’s office for information and applications.
State of NJ Property Tax Relief Programs

10. How can I receive an electronic reminder for my taxes?

Homeowners can go to www.rockawaytownship.org and register for the “finance” reminders with their email and or cell phone numbers. The tax collector sends out a reminder email and text message approximately 2 weeks prior to the due date. Rockaway Township Reminders

11. How can I change the mailing address for my tax bills?

Address change requests must be submitted in writing and the request must specify what bills they want to change (tax, water, sewer). Homeowners can email their request to taxc@rockawaytownship.org, fax to 973-983-2871, mail in a request to 65 Mt. Hope Rd. Rockaway, NJ 07866 or come into the office with a request.