The PTR Booklet 1 is being replaced with the PAS-1 application form. 
For information, please contact (800) 882-6597.

Belleville NJ Tax Sale Information

*Please be advised we will not have late night hours until further notice.*

*Starting January 6, 2020 - New office hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tax Collection

• Tax Due Dates: February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1
• Taxes due on the first of each quarter with a 10 day grace period and interest retroactive to the first, interest calculated at 8% on first $1500 and 18% in excess of 1500.00.
• There is a 6% year-end penalty for delinquencies over $10,000.00.
• Payments accepted by check, money order or online.
• Online payment fees:
  $2.95 fee if ACH or E-Check
  Debit and credit card payments will be approximately 3% of your total bill.
• When paying by check or E-check, you must include your block and lot number.
• The tax office does not use an account number system.
• Please include a self addressed stamped envelope with your payment if you require a receipt.
• When ownership of property changes, the tax bill should be forwarded to the new owners.
• WE DO NOT GO BY OR ACCEPT POSTMARK MAIL

TAXES ARE VALID WITH OR WITHOUT POSSESSION OF A HARDCOPY OF A BILL

Drop Box

The Tax Collector takes pride in announcing that the Township of Belleville now provides a drop box in the lobby of the Town Hall on the ground floor – between the police department and the main building – for those who are making tax and water payments by check only. Residents can now make payments in a secure protected environment without waiting in line and prime time parking issues.

PLEASE DO NOT PUT CASH PAYMENTS IN THE DROP BOX.

Senior Property Tax Freeze Program

You may be eligible for a reimbursement of the difference between the amount of Property Taxes you paid in the base year and the amount paid in the year for which you are applying.   If you are 65 or older or are receiving Federal Social Security Disability Benefits, have lived in NJ at least 10 years as a homeowner or renter, and have lived in and own your home you may be eligible for the Senior Freeze Program.   Click on the link above or call the number above to get more information.

Senior Property Tax Freeze Program from State of NJ (1-800-882-6597)

Senior Citizen Deductions

Senior citizens deduction renewal form (PD-5) is due by March 1, or with a Doctor’s verification no later than May 1. Please click on PD-5 to download the form or you can use the more comprehensive table of tax forms appearing below.

Veteran’s Property Tax Deduction Credit

Eligible US Veterans and surviving spouses can use the form below to receive a $250 annual credit towards their property tax bill.

Veteran’s Property Tax Deduction Credit Form

Water Billing

• All payments are by check, money order or online.
• You must include your water account number with all check payments.
• Please include a self addressed stamped envelope with your payment if your require a receipt.
• A final water meter reading is required before property changes ownership. Please provide new owner information as soon as possible after closing date.

WATER SHUT-OFF PROGRAM IN EFFECT EVERY MAY-OCTOBER.

Garage Sales

Garage sale permits are $10.00 for three consecutive days and residents are permitted to have two (2) per year. In the event of bad weather, the rain dates will be on next consecutive weekend.

The Garage Sale Permit form may be downloaded here: Garage Sale Permit Form

NJ  Local Property Tax Forms