Department of Tax Collector

Pay Property Taxes & Property Tax Information

The Tax Collector's office is responsible for billing and collection of property taxes that support the three local governmental units: Atlantic County, School District of Egg Harbor Township and the Municipality of Egg Harbor Township. Tax bills are issued in June and are payable quarterly on the first of August, November, February and May. Late penalties are added to tax bills after the 10th day of the month due. The Tax Collector enforces tax delinquencies through the tax sale process. Tax sales are accelerated in Egg Harbor Township and are held usually in mid December for any existing current-year municipal delinquencies.

The Tax Collector's Office also administers all property tax deductions, working in conjunction with the Tax Assessor's Office. Also available to the public is information pertaining to the various New Jersey State Tax reimbursement programs.

Other Property Tax Benefits

Annual Property Tax Deduction for Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons: Annual deduction of up to $250 from property taxes for homeowners age 65 or older or disabled who meet certain income and residency requirements. This benefit is administered by the local municipality. Claim Form Income Form

Annual Deduction for Veterans: Annual deduction of up to $250 from taxes due on the real or personal property of qualified war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses/surviving civil union partners/surviving domestic partners. This benefit is administered by the local municipality. Claim Form

Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans: Full exemption from property taxes on a principal residence for certain totally and permanently disabled war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses/surviving civil union partners/surviving domestic partners. Unmarried surviving spouses/surviving civil union partners/surviving domestic partners of servicepersons who died on wartime active duty may also qualify. This benefit is administered by the local municipality. Claim Form