Deptford Township Tax Collector: Pay Your Tax Bill & Get Office Help
Use this guide to reach the official Deptford Township property-tax payment system, confirm Tax Collector office hours and contact details, understand quarterly due dates and late interest, or decide whether your question belongs with the Township Tax Collector or the Gloucester County Assessor.
Deptford Township collects municipal property taxes, while assessment values and many assessment-related questions are handled through the Gloucester County Office of Assessment.
Deptford Township Tax Collector
856-845-5300 ext. 2255
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
1011 Cooper Street, Deptford, NJ 08096
Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1 and Nov. 1
How to look up and pay a Deptford Township property tax bill online
Deptford Township links taxpayers to an Edmunds WIPP account system for property-tax lookup and payment. Treat the account lookup as a verification step before entering payment information.
Deptford Township Tax Collector office hours, address, phone and email
Phone: 856-845-5300 ext. 2255
Email: taxoffice@deptford-nj.org
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
1011 Cooper Street
Deptford, NJ 08096
Confirm holiday closures or unusual schedule changes with the Township before making a time-sensitive visit.
Deptford property tax due dates and the 10-day grace period
Deptford Township publishes four standard property-tax installment dates each year. The Township also allows a 10-day grace period.
What happens after the Deptford Township grace period
If a payment is made after the grace period, Deptford Township says interest accrues back to the first day of the month in which the installment was due.
| Situation | Published rule | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| First $1,500 delinquent | 8% interest rate | Confirm the current payoff with the Tax Collector if the account is already late. |
| Delinquency above $1,500 | Amounts over that threshold are calculated at 18% | Do not estimate a delinquent payoff when timing matters. |
| More than $10,000 delinquent at year end | The Township publishes a 6% year-end penalty when delinquent taxes exceed $10,000 as of December 31 | Contact the Collector before year end if a large balance remains unpaid. |
How Deptford Township handles after-hours tax payments
The Township says after-hours payments may be placed in the mail box located in the Police Department lobby inside the Municipal Building.
Confirm how the Township will treat the payment date before relying on an after-hours deposit. A drop-off time and an account posting time are not necessarily the same thing.
Use enough tax-account information for the office to match the payment to the correct property, and retain your own record of what you submitted.
Deptford Township tax sale: when unpaid charges become more serious
Deptford Township states that a tax sale is held once a year. A property with prior-year delinquent taxes, water, sewer or property-maintenance charges can be included if the amount is not paid before the tax sale begins.
The Township says the tax sale is advertised before the sale. Because sale dates, lists and redemption figures can change, use the current Township notice and contact the Tax Collector if your property is delinquent.
Deptford Township property-tax deductions and who handles eligibility
Deptford Township lists a $250 property-tax deduction for qualifying seniors, disabled persons, surviving spouses of qualifying seniors or disabled persons, veterans and widows of veterans.
Applications are available through the Tax Collection Office or the Gloucester County Tax Assessor’s Office. Eligibility is not determined simply by paying through the Township portal.
Phone: 856-307-6445
1200 N. Delsea Drive, Clayton Complex, Building A, Clayton, NJ 08312.
County-published hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Deptford Township says a taxpayer must qualify for the property-tax deduction before receiving the related water/sewer deduction.
Deptford Township Municipal Utilities Authority: 856-415-1111.
Deptford Tax Collector vs Gloucester County Assessor
Gloucester County has handled municipal assessment functions through its County Assessor’s Office since 2013. That means a question about the value placed on a property is different from a question about paying the tax bill.
| Your question | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| How much property tax do I owe? | Deptford Tax Collector | Billing, balances and collection are Tax Collector functions. |
| Was my payment received? | Deptford Tax Collector | The Collector handles payment posting and delinquent accounts. |
| Why is my assessment this amount? | Gloucester County Assessor | The County Assessor handles real-property assessment functions. |
| Is my property record wrong? | Gloucester County Assessor | Property characteristics and assessment records belong with assessment staff. |
| How do I appeal my assessment? | Gloucester County Board of Taxation | Assessment appeals use the County Tax Board process rather than a Tax Collector payment dispute. |
Gloucester County uses a different property-tax appeal filing window
If you disagree with an assessment, first check the property record for errors with the Gloucester County Assessor. A disagreement with the assessed value is not resolved by withholding a Deptford Township tax installment.
ANCHOR, Senior Freeze and Stay NJ: use your tax record for the State application
New Jersey administers property-tax-relief programs separately from the municipal Tax Collector. The State’s current filing system can use information from your property-tax bill or Collector record, including municipality code, block, lot, qualifier and tax amounts.
New Jersey uses Form PAS-1 to evaluate eligibility for Senior Freeze, ANCHOR and Stay NJ for qualifying applicants in this group.
The State says many eligible ANCHOR applications may be auto-filed, while other applicants may need Form ANC-1 under the current filing instructions.
Common Deptford property-tax problems and what to do next
Deptford Township tax-payment safety checklist
Deptford Township Tax Collector FAQs
How do I pay Deptford Township NJ property taxes online?
Use the Edmunds WIPP property-tax portal linked by the official Deptford Township Tax Collector page. Verify the property, municipality, tax year, amount and any payment fee before submitting.
What are the Deptford Township Tax Collector office hours?
Deptford Township publishes office hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Municipal Building is at 1011 Cooper Street, Deptford, NJ 08096.
What is the Deptford Township Tax Collector phone number?
Call 856-845-5300 and use extension 2255 for the Tax Collector’s Office. General tax-office correspondence can be sent to taxoffice@deptford-nj.org.
When are Deptford Township property taxes due?
The standard quarterly due dates are February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. Deptford Township allows a 10-day grace period, although a special extension may occasionally be announced.
What happens if I pay after the Deptford grace period?
Deptford Township says interest then accrues back to the first day of the due-date month. The Township publishes an 8% rate for the first $1,500 delinquent and an 18% rate on amounts above that threshold.
Can I leave an after-hours property-tax payment?
The Township says after-hours payments may be placed in the mail box in the Police Department lobby within the Municipal Building. Do not place cash in that box.
Who handles property assessments for Deptford Township?
The Gloucester County Office of Assessment handles municipal assessment functions. Contact that office when the issue is assessed value, property-record accuracy or another assessment matter rather than tax-bill collection.
How do I appeal a Deptford property assessment?
Gloucester County currently states that assessment appeals are filed through the County Board of Taxation between November 15 and January 15. Verify the applicable filing year and current instructions before submitting an appeal.
Does Deptford Township offer a property-tax deduction?
The Township lists a $250 deduction for qualifying seniors, disabled persons, qualifying surviving spouses, veterans and widows of veterans. Eligibility questions can be directed to the Gloucester County Assessor’s Office at 856-307-6445.
Is Deptford Township the same as West Deptford Township for tax payments?
No. They are separate Gloucester County municipalities with separate Tax Collectors. Confirm the municipality shown on the property record or tax bill before paying.
Official sources for Deptford Township property-tax tasks
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