FAQs

What is the Interest Rate on Late Payments?

NJSA 54:4-67 states that if payment is not received by the end of business hours on the 10th day of the grace period, interest is to be charged. Interest is 8% per annum on the first $1,500.00 of delinquency; balances in excess of $1,500.00 have an interest rate of 18% per annum. The 18% rate remains in place until the taxes are brought current. Interest is charged from the 1st of the month that payment is due, or the date of last payment. In addition, if the total balance (tax and interest) exceeds $10,000.00 on December 31, a 6% penalty shall be added added to the amount due to the Borough.

Under this statue, the collector must have physical possession of the payment; no postmarks accepted.

Can Interest Be Waived?

No. New Jersey statutes do not permit the waiver or cancellation of any interest charges.

I Don't Have a Tax Bill — Why Am I Charged Interest?

NJSA 54:4-64 states that failure to receive a bill does not invalidate the tax due; it is the property owner's responsibility to ascertain from the proper official (Tax Collector) the amount due. If you have recently purchased the property, or lost your bill, you should call the Tax Collectors Office to obtain the amount due, and request a copy of the bill.

Is There a Fee for a Duplicate Tax Bill?

Yes, there is a $5.00 Duplicate Tax Bill Fee.

What Are the Hours of the Tax Collector's Office?

The office hours of the Tax Collector is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

When Will I Receive My Tax Bill?

Tax bills are mailed once a year. The Collector begins preparing the tax bills as soon as the extended tax duplicate is delivered.

If tax bills are issued after the statutory mailing date of June 14th, the payment date after which interest will be charged back to the statutory due dates of August 1st, November 1st, February 1st, and May 1st will be 25 days after mailing or the 10 day grace period which ever is later. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the owner from paying property taxes.

Where Do I Send Payments?

Checks should be made payable to:

Borough of Roseland
140 Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ 07068

What is the Last Date to Pay Taxes Without Penalty?

Taxes are due February 1st, May 1st, August 1st and November 1st. Roseland offers a 10 day grace period. If taxes are not paid within the 10 day grace period interest reverts back to the due dates.

Are Tax Amounts Available on Website?