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1. Can I mail in a payment for my property taxes without a bill?

Property tax bills are mailed prior to the August payment and include the stubs for payments due in August, November of that year and February and May of the following year.

If you do not have the payment stub, include the block and lot Number on your check and mail payment. Make check payable to Division of Revenue Collections and mail to the Division of Revenue Collections at:
P.O. Box 00150
Hamilton, NJ 08650-0150

You can also use their physical address:
2090 Greenwood Avenue
Hamilton, NJ 08609

Mail is received quicker by using the physical address; however, both addresses can be used.

You can also pay online or sign up for ACH Direct Withdrawal (PDF).

2. Can I pay my property taxes online?

Yes, you can pay your property taxes/sewer utility bill online. For your convenience, you may follow these steps to pay your taxes:

1. Visit the online tax payment site
2. The second box that is labeled Tax Account Information is where you will access to pay just for your property taxes only.
3. Enter your property address in the box for Property Location or your Block and Lot or Owner Name. Only enter your information in one of the boxes.
4. Select Search
5. Select your property information
6. Select Make a Payment
   1. Select a payment method (please note, E-Check is a $1.95 convenience fee - All debit or credit cards will be charged a 2.95% of the total payment.)
   2. Select payment amount (and then select continue)
7. You will be directed to another page for all your payment entry information
8. After you enter your payment information, select continue (payment will be "validating")
9. You will be at the payment confirmation page. In order to process your payment, you must select process payment.
10. This will now bring you to the pay direct page. Please be sure you select finish in order to complete your transaction.

Once this is completed, you will be directed back to the online tax and sewer payment options. You should see in red "payment pending". Convenience charges are being assessed from the company processing the electronic payments. They are as follows:

• For E-Check, there is a $1.95 convenience fee
• All Debit or Credit cards will be charged 2.95% of the total payment

3. How do I cancel or opt out of automatic withdrawal for my taxes or sewer?

To opt out/cancel your automatic deduction for either property taxes or sewer, our Tax Collection Office needs written notification to stop the automatic withdrawal in all cases. This is printed on the application when anyone signs up. A letter may be faxed in to the Tax Collection Office (609-890-3891), mailed, or brought in person. 

4. How do I pay my Property Taxes and Sewer Utility online?

Pay your property taxes online:

1. Visit the online tax payment site
2. The second box that is labeled Tax Account Information is where you will access to pay just for your property taxes only.
3. Enter your property address in the box for Property Location or your Block and Lot or Owner Name. Only enter your information in one of the boxes.
4. Select Search
5. Select your property information
6. Select Make a Payment
   1. Select a payment method (please note, E-Check is a $1.95 convenience fee - All debit or credit cards will be charged a 2.95% of the total payment.)
   2. Select payment amount (and then select continue)
7. You will be directed to another page for all your payment entry information
8. After you enter your payment information, select continue (payment will be "validating")
9. You will be at the payment confirmation page. In order to process your payment, you must select process payment.
10. This will now bring you to the pay direct page. Please be sure you select finish in order to complete your transaction.

Once this is completed, you will be directed back to the online tax and sewer payment options. You should see in red "payment pending". 

Steps to pay your Sewer Utility online:

1. Visit the online tax payment site.
2. The third box that is labeled Utility Account Information is where you will access to pay just for your sewer utility only.
3. Enter your property address in the box for Property Location or your Utility Account ID (you will find this on your bill) or Owner Name. Only enter your information in one of the boxes.
4. Select Search
5. Select your property information
6. Select Make a Payment
   1. Select a payment method (please note, E-Check is a $1.95 convenience fee - All debit or credit cards will be charged a 2.95% of the total payment.)
   2. Select payment amount (and then select continue)
7. You will be directed to another page for all your payment entry information
8. After you enter your payment information, select continue (payment will be "validating")
9. You will be at the payment confirmation page. In order to process your payment, you must select process payment.
10. This will now bring you to the pay direct page. Please be sure you select finish in order to complete your transaction.

Once this is completed, you will be directed back to the online tax and sewer payment options. You should see in red "payment pending". 

5. How far in advance can I pay my property taxes?

You can pay all 4 quarters of the billing cycle.

6. How much do I owe on my property taxes currently being collected?

You can find out the amount owed by using the online payment application.

Or contact HamStat at 609-586-0311.

7. I moved to a new address in Hamilton; do I need to inform the Tax Collector's Office of my new address?

No, you do not need to contact the Tax Collector personally to notify of an address change. At the closing, when the deed is changed, the Tax Collector's Office is notified.

It takes six to eight weeks after the closing for a new owner's name to be officially recorded on the property deed and in the municipal tax system, so the property may still be listed under the previous owner's name. If it is less than 8 weeks since you became the owner, you must give it more time. If after 8 weeks it is still not showing you as the property owner, contact the Engineering Office so that the deed can be updated.

However, if you just want to change the mailing address for property tax/sewer bills, you must notify the Tax Assessor's Office at (609) 890-3654.

8. I received my property tax bill; how do I know that my mortgage company was billed?

The stub should say "For Advice Only". This may appear above the bar code or in red on the stub.

Also, a bank code should appear on the left-hand side of the stub.

If your mortgage company should be billed for your property taxes and your bill does not say "For Advice Only" or there is no bank code, contact your mortgage company and advise them to call the Tax Collector's Office at 609-890-3892 and provide them with their NJ Bank code so they can update their records or send in a bank authorization form.

9. If I agree to have ACH Direct Withdrawals for property tax payments and sewer utility payments, what date can I expect the money to be withdrawn?

Normally, the Automatic Withdrawal will be taken after the 1st of the Month, but before the Late Fee Date, due to our grace period. 

Sewer Utility Tax due dates are March 1st and October 1st.

Property Tax due dates are February 1st, May 1st, August 1st, and November 1st.

10. Is there a charge for paying my property tax or sewer utility bill online?

Convenience charges are assessed from the company processing the electronic payments. They are as follows:

• For E-Check, there is a $1.95 convenience fee
• All Debit or Credit cards will be charged 2.95% of the total payment

11. What do I do if a payment was automatically withdrawn from my account for property taxes or sewer and I no longer own the property?

The only way to stop payments from automatically being withdrawn from your account for a specific property is to send in a written request.

If you failed to send in a written request and a payment was automatically deducted from your account on a property you no longer own, you must request a refund in writing. Your request will have to go to resolution.

12. What payment options are available for paying my sewer and property taxes?

• Mail:
  • Hamilton Township Tax Collector 
    2090 Greenwood Avenue
    PO Box 00150
    Hamilton, NJ 08650-0150
• In person at the Municipal Building located 2090 Greenwood Avenue
• Pay online:
  • Convenience charges are assessed from the company processing the electronic payments. They are as follows:
    • For E-Check, there is a $1.95 convenience fee
    • All Debit or Credit cards will be charged 2.95% of the total payment.
• Direct checking or savings account withdrawals to automatically pay property tax bill and sewer payments. Download the authorization form (PDF) to sign up for this option.

13. When are my property taxes due?

Property tax due dates:

• February 1st
• May 1st
• August 1st
• November 1st

NJ State Statute provides for a 10-day grace period. Payment must be received by the 10th of the month that it is due. If the 10th falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Township holiday, it is due the following business day.

One bill is mailed out prior to August payment and includes 4 stubs, one for August, November of that year, and one for February and May of the following year.

14. Where should I send my payment for property taxes?

Make check payable to Division of Revenue Collections and mail to the Division of Revenue Collections at"

P.O. Box 00150
Hamilton, NJ 08650-0150

Or

2090 Greenwood Avenue
Hamilton, NJ 08609
This is the Physical Address. Mail seems to get to us quicker by using this address.

Both addresses can be used.

15. Who do I contact about an increase in property taxes?

In addition to municipal real estate taxes, the township collects the county tax, school tax and fire district tax. For questions about any increase in the entities other than municipal, you must contact that entity.

County Board of Taxation: call 609-989-6704

Board of Education: call 609-631-4100

Special District Tax: Fire Commissioners - contact that district commissioner

16. Why am I unable to access my property tax bill using the online payment application?

Please note that if you recently purchased your property within the past two months and are unable to access your tax bill using this payment application, please contact the tax office and provide them with your new block and lot information and ask them to verify the name of the property owner recorded in the tax system for that property. It may take up to two months for a new owner's name to be officially recorded on the property deed and in the municipal tax system, so the property may still be listed under the previous owner's name.

17. I have owned my house for several months and my name is still not appearing on my property tax bill or my sewer utility bill; who should I contact?

It takes six to eight weeks after the closing for a new owner's name to be officially recorded on the property deed and in the municipal tax system, so the property may still be listed under the previous owner's name. If it is less than 8 weeks since you became the owner, you must give it more time.

If after 8 weeks it is still not showing you as the property owner, you must contact whoever handled the sale (the title company or attorney) to see if and when the paperwork was sent in to the county.

18. My property tax bill shows an added assessment; what is that for?

Added assessments are any additional tax billings (example: any improvements to property-siding, additions, etc.)

Each are on an individual basis. Specific questions about an added assessment should be directed to the Tax Assessor at 890-3654.

19. Was my property tax/sewer bill payment received and posted by the Tax Collector?

By using the online payment application, you may be able to verify that your payment was received by the Tax Collector's office.

To verify receipt of your property tax payment, access the online payment application.

To verify receipt of your sewer bill payment, access the online payment application.

Please allow a reasonable amount of time for the payment to post.

20. What does Et Al, Et Vir and Et Ux mean on my tax account?

• "Et Al" means "and other persons"
• "Et Vir" means "and husband"
• "Et Ux" means "and wife"

If the wife is listed first on the deed then the records will read "Et Vir" to include husband. If the husband is listed first on the deed then the records will read "Et Ux" to include wife. Again, "Et Al" means "and other persons" (other than husband and wife). If you want to know who the Et Al includes, we may have to call the Tax Office to find out who is listed.

21. What happens if my bank notifies me that my check for payment of property taxes or sewer utility is insufficient?

If your bank notifies you that your check for payment of your property taxes or sewer utility is insufficient, you must replace the funds with certified funds. In addition, a separate returned check fee of $20 must be paid with certified funds.

However, you can not replace the funds until the bank notifies the tax collector that the funds were insufficient. Once we are notified we will contact you via written notification. Upon receiving notification from the tax office, you must replace the funds.

22. Will I receive notification that my property tax/sewer utility payment has been deducted from my account?

No, you will not receive a separate notification.  It will be reflected on your bank statements.  

23. If a lienholder lost the certificate, how do they get a new certificate?

If the lien holder lost the original certificate, they should send a check for $100 to Hamilton Township with a statement saying that the certificate was lost.  Once the township sends another certificate, the lien holder must sign the back and notarize the certificate and send to the tax office.  When the tax office receives the certificate, the money will be sent.

24. Can I mail in a check for my Sewer payment without a bill?

Yes, but please include a block and lot number on the memo section of the check for proper identification if the information is available.

Make check payable to Township of Hamilton Sewer Utility and mail to:
2090 Greenwood Avenue
Hamilton, NJ 08609 

or 

P.O. Box 00150
Hamilton, NJ 08650-0150.

Mail seems to be received quicker by using the second address.

25. Can I pay my Sewer Utility payment online?

Online payment portal

Convenience charges are being assessed from the company processing the electronic payments. They are as follows:

• For an E-Check, there is a $1.95 convenience fee
• All Debit or Credit cards will be charged 2.95% of the total payment.

26. What is the current amount of my sewer utility bill?

The Sewer bill is based on the number of units in a residential property. For a one-unit residential property, the amount is $195 per half-year.

Commercial rates are based on water consumption.

You can also find out the amount for the bill currently being collected by accessing the online payment application.

27. When are my Sewer Utility payments due?

Sewer Utility payment schedule:

• March 1st
• October 1st

The sewer bill only gets mailed out once each January. The mailing includes a stub for the payment due March 1st and another stub for the payment due October 1st. You can pay the whole year in full by March 10th or each half as it comes due.

NJ State Statute provides for a 10-day grace period. Payment must be received by the 10th of the month that it is due. If the 10th falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Township holiday, payment is due by the next business day.

28. Where should I mail my sewer utility payment?

Post Office Box:
P.O. Box 00150
Hamilton, NJ 08650-0150

Physical address (mail seems to get to us quicker by using this address):
2090 Greenwood Avenue
Hamilton, NJ 08609 

Both addresses can be used.

29. How do I apply for Reimbursement Assistance known as Tax Freeze or Blue Book?

This is handled through the State of NJ. See more information on the NJ State Tax Freeze Program.

If you have questions concerning the Property Tax Reimbursement(PTR)Program:

• To ask questions: call 800-882-6597
• To check the status of a filed application: call 800-882-6597
• To listen to information or to order an application: call 800-323-4400
• Text Telephone Service (TTY/TDD) for Hard-of-Hearing Users: 800-286-6613 or 609-984-7300.
• Email the State with general tax questions

Agents are available during normal business hours from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, to answer questions or to assist senior and disabled homeowners in filing their reimbursement applications.

For assistance with completing the PTR form and verification that taxes are paid up to date, visit the Tax Collector's Office, Room 207, 2090 Greenwood Avenue, Hamilton, NJ 08609.

30. I am applying for reimbursement assistance; how do I get proof that my taxes are paid up to date?

Anyone who applies for Property Reimbursement Assistance (Blue Book), whether a first-time filer or repeat filer, must send proof that their taxes are paid. If they do not have canceled checks or receipts as proof, they can mail or bring in person the Tax Verification Form to the Tax Collector's Office Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Part I is to be completed by Applicant. If mailing in the Tax Verification Form, Part I must be complete. If you need assistance with completing Park I in addition to payment verification, visit the Tax Collector's Office located in Room 207, 2090 Greenwood Avenue, Hamilton NJ 08609. The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

31. Where can I get assistance with completing the form for Reimbursement Assistance (Blue Book)?

Part I is to be completed by the applicant.  For assistance with completing the form and verification that taxes are paid up to date, visit the Tax Collector's Office, Room 207, 2090 Greenwood Ave., Hamilton, NJ 08609.  The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.