DEPARTMENT OF TAX COLLECTION
201-529-5757 ext. 228

The Tax Collector is responsible for the yearly billing and quarterly collection of the tax levy
within guidelines mandated by the State of New Jersey.  The Tax Collector presides at the annual
tax sale, and also adjusts the tax accounts for tax appeals, senior citizen, disabled and veteran’s
deductions. Click here to view property taxes on line.

PAYMENT OF TAXES:  Taxes are to be paid on a quarterly basis as reflected in your tax bill each year. 
These payments are due on the first of February, May, August and November. Tax bills are mailed to
mortgage companies and the owners of the property.  The tax bill reflects any deductions for that year.  The
four “Collector Stubs” attached to the bill are for mailing in with your payment.  The final tax bill of the current
year is the 3^rd quarter due August 1 and the 4^th quarter due is November 1.  The preliminary tax is based on
half of the previous tax billed, the 1^st quarter due February 1 and the 2^nd quarter due May 1.   Please make
checks payable to and mail to:

MAHWAH TAX COLLECTOR

You can pay your Tax bill by MAIL with a check, by DIRECT WITHDRAWAL or in PERSON using a check or cash.

MAIL:  Send your check with the appropriate stub from the bill to P.O Box 769  Mahwah NJ  07430.  Please note:  A receipt will be provided only if you include a stamped self-addressed return envelope.     

Direct Withdrawal (ACH) - Direct debit fromchecking or savings.
Click here for ACH Application.
Click here for Checkfree Application

Check Free Application - For residents that pay bills online through their bank.  The bank sends us a physical check with little information and no stubs.  This authorizes the tax department to keep the bill and send the resident an advice copy.                                                                                                                     

IN PERSON:  Bring check or cash with appropriate stub to the Township of Mahwah Municipal Center Main Floor.

IN PERSON AFTER HOURS:  For your convenience, the Township has installed a drop box outside the office in the event you visit the Municipal Building and find the offices are closed.

INTEREST:  State Statute requires any taxes remaining unpaid by the 1^st day of February, May, August or November is subject to interest at the rate of up to 8% per annum up to $1500.00 and 18% per annum over $1500.00.  A penalty of up to 6% may be charged on any delinquency in excess of $10,000.00 if not paid by the end of the calendar year.  Each year the Mayor and Council may provide for a grace period not exceeding 10 days.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  dcavalli@mahwahtwp.org  Deborah Cavalli, Senior Account Clerk - Ext. 225
pvinces@mahwahtwp.org, Pearl Vinces, Deputy Tax Collector - Ext. 226
lvillano@mahwahtwp.org, Liz Villano, Tax Collector - Ext. 228