Tax Collector

 

Terance O’Neill, Tax Collector
Phone: (732) 428-8403
Fax: (732) 388-0581

Email: cfo@ourclark.com

Tax/Sewer Payments

Click here to view the current Tax Sale List (when available)

The Tax Collector’s Office is responsible for collecting Real Estate taxes for all properties in Clark Township. Taxes are due on the first of February, May, August and November. There is a 10 day grace period after which interest is applied, calculated at 8% on the first $1,500 past due and 18% for any amount over $1,500. (per NJSA 54:4-67). Properties with delinquent municipal charges (taxes, sewer and interest) totaling $10,000.00 or more at calendar year end are subject to an additional 6% year end penalty.

The tax rate is determined by the budgets of the Township, County, and schools.

The table below reflects the tax rates per $100 of assessed value.
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
County 1.399 1.375 1.340 1.224 1.142
School 3.810 3.779 3.741 3.728 3.745
Municipal 1.939 1.848 1.764 1.703 1.672
Total 7.148 7.002 6.845 6.655 6.559

 

As an example, property taxes for a home assessed at $118,000 would be as follows:
  2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
County $1,662.01 $1,633.50 $ 1,591.92 $ 1,454.11 $ 1,356.70
School 4,526.28 4,489.45 4,444.31 4,428.86 4,449.06
Municipal 2,303.53 2,195.42 2,095.63 2,023.16 1,986.34
Total $ 8,491.82 $ 8,318.38 $ 8,131.86 $ 7,906.14 $ 7,792.09


TAX BILLS are mailed once a year in July. If you sell your property, please give the tax bill to the new owner or forward it to our office immediately. New bills are not mailed when there is a change in ownership. If you are responsible to pay your own taxes and do not have the tax bill, please contact our office. Failure to receive a tax bill does not exempt the taxpayer from paying taxes or interest that may be due, NJSA 54:4-64. Please read the front and back of your tax bill for pertinent tax information.

TAX PAYMENTS may be paid by mail, online or in person. Please detach the appropriate stub and provide to the cashier with your check. Your cancelled check is your receipt. Payments must be received in our office on or before the 10th of February, May, August and November. Postmarks are not accepted. Please note the tax collector is not responsible for delayed or lost mail.

PLEASE NOTE: THE TAX COLLECTOR’S DUTY IS TO COLLECT ALL TAXES DUE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE STATUTES. HE HAS NO STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO REDUCE A TAX OR WAIVE INTEREST CHARGES.

CHECK LIST: There are often times when the tax collector must return checks that are written incorrectly. These errors cause delays and necessitate interest being charged on late payments. Please double check the following when filling out your check:

  • Check is made payable to Clark Township
  • Check has the current date; post dated checks cannot be accepted
  • Check is signed
  • The numeric amount matches the written amount

DEDUCTIONS: Veteran and Senior Citizen Deduction applications are available on request. You must complete and submit the application, together with any proof required, for approval of eligibility.

The Tax Collector’s Office maintains office hours – Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The Tax Collector’s Office now has a drop box located at the front door of the Municipal Building on the left hand side.