Tax Collection

TAX COLLECTOR

The Town of Clinton Tax Collector is responsible for the collection of taxes, liens, assessments and reconciling State reports and municipal accounts.  The office prides itself on maintaining a good rapport with our residents and lending institutions.

Tax Office Staff

Kathy Olsen                 Tax Collector                          (908) 735-2275     kolsen@clintonnj.gov

Joy Wilson                    Deputy Tax Collector           (908) 735-2275    

Fax Number                                                                   (908) 735-6206

The Tax Collector’s Office is located next to the Municipal Building at 47 Leigh Street.  You may use either the front or back door entrance.

Business Hours

Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

After closing there is a “drop box” located at the rear entrance of 47 Leigh Street for after hour payments.

Property Tax Due Dates

February 1^st         (1^st Quarter)

May 1^st                  (2^nd Quarter)

August 1^st            (3^rd Quarter)

November 1^st      (4^th Quarter)

There is a 10 day grace period to the 10^th of the month.  If the 10^th falls on a weekend or holiday, the grace period is extended to the next business day.

ALL CHECKS ARE TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO:  THE TOWN OF CLINTON TAX COLLECTOR

Interest Rate

8% on the first $1,500.00 and 18% on all delinquencies thereafter.  There is also a 6% Year End Penalty on all balances (including interest) over $10,000.00 as of 12/31.

Billing

Taxes are billed once a year after the Town’s tax rate has been approved.  Bills are usually mailed out in July.  Added Assessment bills are sent in October.  Added assessment bills are for improvements made after October 1^st of the pretax year and before September 30^th of the current year.  Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the owner from paying property taxes or delinquent interest on late payments per New Jersey Statutes Annotated 54:4-64.  Please contact the Tax Collector’s Office if you need a copy of your tax bill.

Change of Mailing Address

The Tax Collector’s Office only accepts a change of address in written form signed by the property owner.

Mortgage Escrow

If you escrow your property taxes through your lending institution, it is the responsibility of the property owner to have the institution send the Tax Office the correct bank code.

If any property is refinanced or sold to another lending institution, it is the agency’s responsibility to provide the Tax Office the new bank code.

When a mortgage is satisfied, please contact the tax office, in writing, for the removal of the bank code.

Senior Citizen and Veteran Tax Deductions

Please visit the NJ Department of Treasury's website by clicking here for information and forms.

New Jersey Property Tax Relief Programs

• Property Tax Reimbursement (PTR) – Also known as the Senior Tax Freeze Program
• Homestead Rebate Program
• NJ Saver

The above programs are administered by the State of New Jersey.  Visit NJ Division of Taxation to obtain more information.