Borough of Lodi New Jersey search Departments > Tax Collector > Tax Collector Departments Tax Collector's Office 2021 FINAL/2022 PRELIMINARY TAX BILLS WERE MAILED OUT BY OCTOBER 15, 2021 AND MAY BE PAID VIA MAIL OR IN PERSON TO "ONE MEMORIAL DRIVE (ROOM 104) LODI, NJ 07644" OR ONLINE AT https://www.cit-e.net/lodi-nj/cn/TaxBill_Std/?TID=195&TPID=17043 2021 4th quarter grace period is to November 10th. (Please be advised any payments made after November 10th will accrue interest back to November 1st as per statutory guidelines.) The Lodi Tax Collector's Office provides billing and collection of real estate, personal property and special assessment billings. Please note the following: If you are missing a tax bill, or we do not have your current address, please contact the Tax Collector's office. FAILURE TO RECEIVE A TAX BILL DOES NOT INVALIDATE THE TAX OR INTEREST DUE ON THE TAX. New Jersey General Statutes do not grant Tax Collectors the authority to waive interest. New Property Owners – Welcome to Lodi As a new property owner of Lodi, it is your responsibility to be sure you know your property tax obligation. It may take about 3-5 months before the County records your deed and notifies the tax office of ownership change. Therefore, please call the Tax Office between 8:30 am to 4:00 pm to provide new ownership information and your mailing address. A copy of the current tax bill will be mailed to a new homeowner upon request. Property Tax Records (You can now look up taxes online!) You are now able to access your property tax records online. Please click here to view your records or to print a copy of your current bill. Why are Lodi taxes high? Lodi has the 10th largest school district in Bergen County and we are in line with County rates. When are Taxes Due? Quarter Due Date End of Grace Period Date 1st Quarter February 1st February 10th 2nd Quarter May 1st May 10th 3rd Quarter August 1st August 10th 4th Quarter November 1st November 10th The Borough of Lodi offers a 10 calendar day grace period for payment of taxes. Payment must be received by the last day of the grace period to avoid interest; therefore if the 10th falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, the last day of the grace period is extended to the next business day. (ie: November 10th falls on a Saturday, we are closed Monday, November 12th for Veterans day, the last day of the grace period would become Tuesday, November 13th to pay to avoid interest). Please note that on the day following the last day of the grace period, interest will be charged, reverting to the statutory due dates, at 8% on the first $1500.00 and 18% on the remaining balance. POSTMARK IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. Can the Tax Collector waive interest? No. Per State Statute 12-146, a Tax Collector does not have the authority to waive interest due on a delinquent tax. Tax Lien Information If you would like any information on a property lien please fax a request to the tax office. The tax office will respond by the end of the business day. Mortgage/Bank Tax Payments If your mortgage company or bank is no longer responsible for paying your real estate taxes, please have your mortgage company or bank kindly fax or mail the tax office immediately with a letter of authorization so we may update our records. Senior Citizen/Veteran Deductions Seniors – If you were 65 years or older as of December 31st of the previous year, you may be eligible for a deduction of $250.00 annually, from your gross tax amount. Applicants must own and reside in the home on which the deduction is claimed. There is an income limitation of $10,000, combined income if married, excluding social security. Veterans – If you have served in the armed forces or if you are a widow of a veteran that never remarried, you may be eligible for a deduction of $250.00 annually, from your gross tax amount. There is a 100% permanently disabled veteran deduction which grants full tax exemption for qualified veterans. Applications and questions for the above deductions may be directed to the Tax Assessor’s Office. Online Information: Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Deduction Homestead Benefit Credit (Formerly known as Homestead Rebate) To ask questions about homestead benefit credit call: 1-888-238-1233 To file an application for homestead benefit credit call: 1-877-658-2972 Online Information: Homestead Benefit Program *Checks are no longer issued by the State. The credits that are issued stay with the property.* 2009 H.B. Credit was applied to 2011 2nd quarter 2010 H.B. Credit was applied to 2012 1st quarter 2011 H.B. Credit was applied to 2013 3rd quarter 2012 H.B. Credit was applied to 2014 2nd quarter 2013 H.B. Credit was applied to 2015 2nd quarter 2014 H.B Credit was applied to 2016 2nd quarter 2015 H.B Credit was applied to 2017 2nd quarter 2016 H.B Credit was applied to 2018 2nd quarter & 4th quarter 2017 H.B Credit was applied to 2019 2nd quarter & 4th quarter 2018 H.B Credit will not be applied to 2020 2nd quarter & 4th quarter 2019 H.B Credit was applied to 2021 2nd quarter Credits cannot be applied to delinquent taxes. All questions concerning the Homestead Benefit program should be directed to the Division of Taxation at 1-888-238-1233. Property Tax Reimbursement Program To ask questions about property tax reimbursement program call: 1-800-882-6597 To check the status of a filed application call: 1-800-882-6597 Online Information: Property Tax Reimbursement Program Tax Appeal Information If you are requesting to appeal your assessment, when you receive the post card from the County in February, please call the County (201) 336-6300 and ask for a Petition to Appeal. Bergen County Board of Taxation Two Bergen County Plaza – First Floor Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone (201) 336-6300 The deadline to file your Appeal is April 1st. Any questions regarding the appeal process please call the Bergen County Board of Taxation at (201) 336-6300. Assessment Records Search and Assessment Postcard Property Owners in the Borough of Lodi may search and view property assessment records and assessment postcards. Once the property is found in the search Click "More Info" to view the assessment records search. To view the assessment postcard Click "Assessment Postcard" on the upper left hand corner. Please click here to begin a search. Paying Taxes Checks or money orders are the only form of tax payment. Payments must be made payable to *Borough of Lodi* By Mail Borough of Lodi 1 Memorial Drive Tax Collector's Office – Room 104 Lodi, New Jersey 07644 Online Online Tax Payments "After Hours" Drop Box For your convenience, we have installed two tax payment drop boxes. One located by the front doors of the Municipal Building and the other is located by the side doors of the Municipal Building next to the Library. Please look for the white boxes. We ask that only tax payments be deposited into the drop box. This is for "After Hours" payments made by check or money order only. NO CASH is to be put into the drop box. Be sure to put your payment and tax stub in a sealed envelope before placing it in the drop box. Your block & lot information should be written in the memo section of the check. Please verify that the written amount of the check matches the numerical amount and the check is signed. Please do not postdate your checks. We are unable to hold them as New Jersey statutes require payments to be deposited within 48 hours of receipt. Your cancelled check is your receipt. Payments made during office hours should be brought to the Tax Collector's office in the Municipal Building. Pickup will be at the start of each business day. ***Any payment placed in the drop box will be considered as received the next business day.*** In-person Payments may be delivered to the Tax Collector's office Located in Room 104 in the Borough of Lodi 1 Memorial Drive, Lodi NJ 07644 during regular office hours Fee Charges Duplicate of Tax Bill - $2.00 Per Bill Return Check Fee - $20.00 Separate Check Receipts A tax bill must be presented when paying taxes otherwise the cancelled check will by your receipt. Remittances requiring receipt by mail must be accompanied by the entire tax bill with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Otherwise, detach the appropriate stub and mail with your check - the cancelled check will be your receipt. Important Links Online Tax Payments Tax Record Search Assessment Records Search and Assessment Postcard Forms Tax Deduction - Seniors, Disable Person or Surviving Spouse Tax Deduction - Veteran or Surviving Spouse Tax Deduction - Supplemental Income Contact Information Gary Stramandino Tax Collector T: 973-859-7420 F: 973-859-7492 gstramandino@lodi-nj.org Norma Makhoul T: 973-859-7420 F: 973-859-7492 nmakhoul@lodi-nj.org Krysten Demarco Goetz Administrative Secretary P: (973) 859-7471 F: (973) 859-7492 kgoetz@lodi-nj.org Address 1 Memorial Drive Room 104 Lodi, New Jersey 07644 BOROUGH HALL HOURS ARE CURRENTLY Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed Main Links Agendas & Minutes Connect With Us Forms & Documents Pay Your Ticket How Can We Help? 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