Franklin Township – Warren
 

Tax Offices

TAX COLLECTOR

Please join us in welcoming Sandy Callery. Sandy will be in the office on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or by appointment. Sandy Callery, Tax Collector, 908-689-3994 x19, email: taxcollector@franklintwpwarren.org.

Thank you for your patience as our Tax Collector’s office transitions

TAX ASSESSOR

Craig Brotons, Tax Assessor
Tuesdays from 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
908-689-3994 x20
assessor@franklintwpwarren.org

Notice from Tax Collector - Tax Payments

As always, you can mail your payment to the Municipal Building (POB 547, Broadway 08808), use our online payment link (although there are fees involved) or you can leave your payment in the gray drop box at the end of the walkway in front of the building.

Please do not mail cash or leave it in the drop box.

If you include a self-addressed envelope, I can mail you a receipt for your payment. If you are unsure of the amount of your next tax payment, either check on our online link or leave me a message at 908-689-3994 ext 19 and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

If you need to have the Senior Freeze paperwork filled out, just put it in the drop box and I will mail it back to you. Please remember that these forms do not have to be mailed to the state until October. The link to view or make payments can be found below.

Sandy Callery, CTC

Tax System Look-Up

https://wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=2105

YOU CAN NOW MAKE ONLINE TAX PAYMENTS!

LINK TO MAKE PAYMENTS

2024 Tax Rate

From Tax Assessor, Craig Brotons (assessor@franklintwpwarren.org) -- the tax rate for Franklin Township is now 3.174 for 2023, per $100.00 Valuation.

Division of Taxation's Property Tax Relief

Tax Maps

Property Tax in New Jersey

The League has revised its special report explaining why property taxes in New Jersey are so high! It has been posted on our website at http://www.njslom.org/tax_brochure.html.

We are hopeful that this overview of the situation will help you to better participate in the debate over this critical issue. As you are well aware, rising property taxes are a major factor in driving people away from New Jersey. The time has come to lower these regressive taxes with the help of state officials.

We hope that this “Short and Simple Glimpse” at this issue will help the people of our State familiarize themselves with the history of the debate and the steps the League is currently taking to bring about property tax reform.   You may want to link this report to your municipal website, to assist in sharing this information with you constituents.

Tax Distribution Chart

View a chart listing the use of your property tax dollars.

General Tax Information

The following is general information that you may find helpful when reviewing you tax payment schedule.

Tax payments are due on the first day of February, May, August and November.

Tax bills are mailed out once a year, during the summer. If you have not yet received this year's bill, please call the office to request a copy.

There is a ten-day grace period given for Tax payments. The payment must be received by the tenth day of each respective quarter. Payments received after the tenth day are subject to interest at a rate of 8% per annum on the first $1,500.00 and 18% per annum over $1,500.00. A 6% year-end penalty is charged on any delinquency in excess of $10,000.00 that remains unpaid on December 31st.

Tax payments can be made either by mail or in person. Office hours are every Wednesday only from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 547, Broadway, NJ 08808. Please include the appropriate stub with your payment. If payment is made by mail and a receipt is requested, please include the entire bill and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

If there is any change your mailing address, please remember to contact the office, so that we may update our records. If your property is sold, please take the Tax bills to your closing to be turned over to the new owner.

If you have any questions or problems you can call the office at 689-3994 extension 19, come in during office hours or call to set up an appointment during off hours.

Franklin Township Property Tax Deductions

There are two types of tax deductions available for qualified property owners. In both cases, there are several eligibility requirements that must be met . If you think that you may qualify for these deductions, please call the Tax Collector or Tax Assessor's office for additional information.

VETERAN'S DEDUCTION
A property tax deduction exists for property owners who are U.S. veterans or are the surviving spouse of a Veteran. Among requirements which must be met are an honorable discharge from active service from any branch of the armed forces and having had served during time of war.

SENIOR CITIZEN OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
The tax deduction for a Senior Citizen or Persons with Disabilities or the surviving spouse of a Senior Citizen or Person with Disabilities is $250.00. To qualify for this deduction, the Senior Citizen or Person with Disabilities must have an income of less than $10,000.00 excluding social security or state and federal pensions, as well as meeting other requirements.

State of New Jersey Property Tax Reimbursement

In January 1998, a new state law was signed that "freezes" property taxes at their 1997 level for eligible Senior Citizens and/or Persons with Disabilities. Eligible property owners will continue to pay taxes as they are billed by the Township and file for reimbursement from the State of New Jersey on
Form NJ-1040.

PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (SENIOR FREEZE)
A few of the eligibility requirements are that the property owner must: be over 65 years old or receiving Federal Social Security disability benefits and be owner of a homestead and have a 1997 income of less than $ 17,918, if single or combined income of $ 21,970, if married, (annual income includes virtually all income). The State of New Jersey has established a hotline to assist taxpayers with their questions, 1-800-882-6597. Or go to the website: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/ptr/

ANCHOR - Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters

This program offers property tax relief to New Jersey residents who own or rent property in New Jersey as their main home and meet certain income limits. This year's ANCHOR benefit is based on residency, income, and age from 2021.

Link: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/anchor/index.shtml