Collection

Tax Collector Duties:

The Tax Collector is responsible for the collection of Property Taxes and water and sewer charges.

The Tax Collector is also the Tax Search Official.

The Hopatcong Tax Collector’s office acts as Central Cashier, collecting fees and payments from all other departments, except for the court.

County Tax - 0.417

County Library Tax - 0.033

County Health Tax - 0.000

County Open Space - 0.002

District School Tax - 1.097

Local Municipal Tax - 0.535

Municipal Open Space - 0.001

Total - 2.085

For information, please check the Division of Taxation’s Website at: propertytaxrelief.nj.gov
or call 1-888-238-1233

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Hopatcong Borough 2021 Tax Rate Breakdown

Tax Rate History

Collection Percentage History

Tax Levy History

Veteran / Widow of a Veteran
Qualified United States Veterans who served in time of war may be entitled to $250.00 deduction per year.

Senior Citizen/Disabled Persons/Surviving Spouse
Qualified persons over 65 years of age  or 100% permanently & totally disabled, may be entitled to a $250.00 deduction per year.

Applications for any of the above deductions can be obtained from the Tax Assessor’s office 973 770-1200 x129

Interest
Interest is Charged at 8% for the First $1,500.00 and 18% Over $1,500.00. There is a 6% Year End Penalty Attached to Any Delinquencies Over $10,000, at the End of the Year. NJSA 54:4-67

Options for Payment:

1. If sending payment by mail, please remit your check with the appropriate stub.  If you require a receipt, please include your entire bill along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

2. If paying in person, please bring in your check, cash or money order along with your bill OR the appropriate payment stub. If you require a receipt, please bring in your entire bill to be receipted.

3. You can drop your payment in the DROP BOX outside by the front door of the Municipal Building.

Tax Sale N.J.S.A. 54:5-19 through N.J.S.A. 54:5-45.4 

Any delinquent municipal charges, including property tax, water and sewer, from prior year(s) are subject to tax sale.  The tax sale is held every year in October.  Once the tax sale process has begun, only certified funds cash or money order are accepted as payment for the delinquent prior year(s) charges.  For any questions, please contact Patricia Emery, Certified Tax and Utility Collector at (973) 770-1200 Ext. 125 or Joy Basenese, Assistant to the Collector at (973) 770-1200, Ext. 127.


2025 Tax Sale Notice