Tax Collectors Office
Elisa Coccia, Tax Collector
ecoccia@hackensack.org
Chris Bahney, Assistant Tax Collector
cbahney@hackensack.org
Luz Elena Alvarez, Tax Clerk
lalvarez@hackensack.org
Click here for directions (Google Maps).
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NEW HOMEOWNERS – WELCOME TO HACKENSACK!
Tax bills are mailed out once a year (usually 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 2011 tax rate is $2.951 per $100.00 of assessed valuation.
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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. 7, 2012
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2ND QUARTER
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May 1st
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MAY 8, 2012
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3RD QUARTER
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4TH QUARTER
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Nov. 1st
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NOV. 8, 2012
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* Subject to date of mailing
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 2012 Holidays:
New Year’s Day (observed): January 2, 2012
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 16,2012
President’s Day (observed): February 20, 2012
Good Friday: April 6, 2012
Memorial Day (observed): May 28, 2012
Independence Day (observed): July 4, 2012
Labor Day: September 3, 2012
Columbus Day (observed): October 8, 2012
Election Day: November 6, 2012*
Veteran’s Day: November 12, 2012
Thanksgiving Day: November 22, 2012
Friday following Thanksgiving: November 23, 2012
Christmas day (observed): December 25, 2012
*Tax Office is Open on Election Day
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2011 TAX LIEN SALE
The City of Hackensack held their lien sale on July 15, 2011. Email ecoccia@hackensack.org or call for additional information.
When taxes and or other municipal charges remain unpaid and delinquent for certain periods of time, the Tax Collector is required by law to “enforce” the liens by means of a tax lien sale for the value of the delinquency. The taxpayer has two years from the date of the tax sale to redeem the lien before the Lien Holder starts the foreclosure process. For further information, email the Tax Collector, Elisa Coccia, at ecoccia@hackensack.org
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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.
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 the County: (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.
Please call the County at (201)336-6300.
2011 REASSESSMENT
The reassessment of Hackensack has been completed in accordance with the rules and regulations mandated by the State of New Jersey requiring all real property be appraised at its fair market value. The City of Hackensack contracted with Appraisal Systems Inc. to assist with the Reassessment Program. The analysis has been completed and letters have gone out to both residential and commercial properties. Additional information regarding the new assessments can be found on their website: www:asinj.com under “current revaluation information” on their homepage. Any questions concerning your new assessed values should be directed to Appraisal Systems Inc. at (201) 493-8530 up to March 10th, 2011 and after that, to our Assessor’s Office at (201) 646-3924 or 3925 between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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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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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HOMESTEAD BENEFIT CREDIT (FORMALLY KNOWN AS HOMESTEAD REBATE)
Checks are no longer issued, 2009 Homestead Credit was given on 2011- 2nd Quarter, 2010 Credit will be on 2012- 1st Quarter
Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/hremail.shtml
2010 Homestead Benefit deadline to file was 10-31-11. Eligible homeowners will be receiving a credit on the property tax bill for the first quarter of 2012. An advice slip was mailed to eligible homeowners on 12-13-11 reflecting the adjusted 2012 1st quarter amount. This credit cannot be applied towards delinquent balance per the Division of Taxation, State of New Jersey.
All questions regarding the homestead credit should be directed to the Division of Taxation at 1-888-238-1233.
WEB SITES
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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