Tax Collector
Elisa Coccia
ecoccia@hackensack.org
Click here for directions (Google Maps).
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The 2010 Final/2011 Preliminary tax bills are going out Friday, August 13, 2010. The due date will be extended to 4:00 PM Wednesday, September 8, 2010. The 2010 tax rate is 2.328 per $100 assessed value. Credits from 2010 successful tax appeal hearings will be applied to 2010 4th quarter and if applicable, a revised bill will be mailed by 9/30/10. Please pay 3rd quarter amount as billed. On Wednesday, September 1, 2010, we will remain open until 6pm for collection.
As a reminder, we have installed a tax payment drop box located in the driveway of the Municipal Building next to the Police Department, exiting State Street. Feel free to drive through or walk up to our payment drop box. We ask that only tax payments are to be deposited into this box and please, NO CASH. We will not be responsible for any cash. With the tax payment drop box available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we sincerely hope to make your method of payment more convenient.
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NEW HOMEOWNERS – WELCOME TO HACKENSACK!
Tax bills are mailed out once a year (usually July or August after the new tax rate is struck by the County) with four quarterly stubs containing the amounts due and the due dates. The Tax office does not receive new owner information until the deed is recorded (which could take up to 3 months). Therefore, it is your responsibility to be sure you know your tax obligation. Kindly call us at (201) 646-3927 between 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM to request a tax bill and status of your property taxes to avoid the possibility of becoming delinquent and paying interest.
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The City of Hackensack offers a 10 calendar day grace period for payment of taxes. Payment must be received by the last day of the grace period to avoid interest; therefore if the 10th falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, the last day of the grace period is extended to the next business day. (ie: November 10th falls on a Saturday, we are closed Monday, November 12th for Veterans day, the last day of the grace period would become Tuesday, November 13th to pay to avoid interest). Please note that on the day following the last day of the grace period, interest will be charged, reverting to the statutory due dates, at 8% on the first $1500.00 and 18% on the balance.
All payments may be made by check, money order, or cash. At this time we do not accept credit cards or direct withdrawals, however, we are looking into these options.
If your mortgage company or bank is no longer responsible for paying your real estate taxes, kindly contact the tax office immediately at (201) 646-3927, so we may update our records. You may also email us at: ecoccia@hackensack.org with any other changes as well (ie: mailing address).
As a statutory officer of the State of New Jersey, the Tax Collector is obligated to follow all the State Statutes regarding property tax collection including billing, due dates, interest on delinquent tax payments and tax sale procedures.
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Tax due dates and evening hours are as follows:
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QUARTER
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DUE DATE
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EVENING HOURS
(4:00 PM -6:00 PM)
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1ST QUARTER
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Feb. 1st
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FEB. 02, 2010
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2ND QUARTER
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May 1st
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MAY 04, 2010
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3RD QUARTER
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Sept. 8th
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SEPT. 1, 2010
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4TH QUARTER
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Nov. 1st
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NOV. 2, 2010
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As a reminder, we have installed a tax payment drop box located in the driveway of the Municipal Building next to the Police Department, exiting State Street. Feel free to drive through or walk up to our payment drop box. We ask that only tax payments are to be deposited into this box and please, NO CASH. We will not be responsible for any cash. With the tax payment drop box available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we sincerely hope to make your method of payment more convenient.
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City Hall will be closed on the following 2010 Holidays:
NEW YEAR’S DAY: Friday, January lst
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY: Monday, January 18th
PRESIDENTS’ DAY (observed): Monday, February 15th
GOOD FRIDAY: Friday, April 2nd
MEMORIAL DAY (observed): Monday, May 31st
INDEPENDENCE DAY (observed): Monday, July 5th
LABOR DAY: Monday, September 6th
COLUMBUS DAY (observed): Monday, October 11th
ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 2nd*
VETERAN’S DAY: Thursday, November 11th
THANKSGIVING DAY: Thursday, November 25th
FRIDAY (following Thanksgiving): Friday, November 26th
CHRISTMAS DAY: Friday, December 24th
*TAX OFFICE IS OPEN ON ELECTION DAY FROM
9:00AM – 6PM for your convenience.
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2010 Tax Lien Sale
Our 2010 Tax Lien Sale was conducted on Friday July 16, 2010. All liens went to outside lien holders. We presently have NO municipal liens.
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SENIOR CITIZEN/VETERAN DEDUCTIONS
Seniors – If you were 65 years or older as of December 31st of the previous year, you may be eligible for a deduction of $250.00 annually, from your gross tax amount. Applicants must own and reside in the home on which the deduction is claimed. There is an income limitation of $10,000., combined income if married, excluding social security.
Veterans – If you have served in the armed forces or if you are a widow of a verteran that that never remarried, you may be eligible for a deduction of $250.00 annually, from your gross tax amount. There is a 100% permanently disabled veteran deduction which grants full tax exemption for qualified veterans.
APPLICATIONS AND QUESTIONS FOR THE ABOVE DEDUCTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE TAX ASSESSOR’S OFFICE AT: (201) 646-3924 OR 3925 between 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
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TAX APPEAL INFORMATION
If you wish to appeal your assessment, when you receive the post card from the Tax Assessor’s office in February, please call: (201) 336-6300 – Ask for a Petition to Appeal
Bergen County Board of Taxation
One Bergen County Plaza – Room 370
Hackensack, NJ 07601
The deadline to file your Appeal is APRIL 1st. Any questions regarding the appeal process may be directed to the Tax Assessor’s office at (201) 646-3924 or 2925 between the hours of 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM or call the Board of Taxation at the number above.
2007 REVALUATION (conducted in 2006)
A revaluation is conducted to spread the tax burden equally throughout the municipality and is state mandated.
Any questions regarding the assessment may be directed to the Tax Assessor’s office at (201) 646-3924 or (201) 646-3925 between the hours of 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Any questions regarding your tax bill may be directed to the Tax Collector’s office at (201) 646-3927 or emailed to: ecoccia@hackensack.org
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NEW JERSEY TAX NUMBERS
CUSTOMER SERVICE…………………………….609-292-6400
NJ Tax Fax ………………………………………….609-826-4500
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2008 HOMESTEAD REBATE
Questions: 1-888-238-1233
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Mon-Fri
To file application by phone: 1-877-658-2972
To check status of filed application: 1-877-658-2972
Taxation email address for homestead rebate questions:
nj.homesteadrebate@treas.state.nj.us
Because the 2009 NJ State Budget limits eligibility for non senior/nondisabled homeowners to those with NJ Gross income of $75,000 or less, many people will NOT receive applications this year.
Property Tax Reimbursement Program:
To ask questions: 1-800-882-6597
To check the status of a filed application: 1-800-882-6597
To listen to information or to order an application:
1-800-323-4400
Online information:
www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/propfrez.shtml
Text Telephone Service (TTY/TDD) for Hard-of-Hearing Users:
1-800-286-6613 or 609-984-7300
Taxation e-mail address for general tax questions: nj.taxation@treas.state.nj.us
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PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENT ( a/k/a Senior Freeze)
HOTLINE: Questions: 1-800-882-6597
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Mon-Fri
To check status of filed application: 1-800-882-6597
To order an application: 1-800-323-4400
NOTE INCOME INCREASED, REGARDLESS OF MARITAL STATUS!!!!
2008 DEADLINE TO FILE: 08/17/09
2007 Income-single or married $60,000.00
2008 Income-single or married $70,000.00
2009 Income-single or married $80,000.00
DEADLINE TO FILE: EXTENDED TO 9-01-09
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WEB SITES
HOMESTEAD REBATE
www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/homestead/06hrhomeownergeninf.htm
PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENT
http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/index.html?propfrez.htm~mainFrame
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Tax Maps Are Available For Download
All city tax maps are availabe for download in one 18MB zipped folder containing 46 .tiff image files. The maps were last updated in Oct. 31, 2003.
Read All Instructions First:
1. Click "Download Tax Maps" below.
2. When prompted, click "Save".
3. Select the download location on your drive and click "Save" again.
4. Extract all files (consult software documentation if necessary).
5. Open the folder called "Hac zip". Tip: Arrange files by name.
6. To locate a parcel, open the file named "HAC000-031031.TIF"
7. Zoom in and identify the number of the map containing the parcel. Map numbers are in squares. Maps are separated by dotted lines.
8. Open the file containing that parcel. For example, if your parcel square is "16", open the file called "HAC016-031031.TIF".
Download Tax Maps
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Bergen County Geographic Information System
You can also try using Bergen County's GIS system. County GIS contains assessment information by block & lot, address and owner name. Click here to enter the County's GIS system.
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