Pay the Right Franklin Township Tax Bill
Start here if you need the Franklin Township NJ Tax Collector, Somerset WIPP lookup, a duplicate tax bill, office hours, tax records, assessor help or a safe payment route.
New Jersey has several Franklin municipalities. This page primarily covers Franklin Township in Somerset County and shows how to avoid using the wrong county, WIPP ID or tax office.
Franklin Township, Somerset County.
Somerset WIPP ID 1808.
Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM.
Grace extended through Sep. 15.
Which Franklin Township or Borough do you actually need?
The same search phrase can lead to several New Jersey municipalities. Use the county, address and official domain—not just the name—to choose the correct tax office.
| Municipality | Verified identifier | Online system | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township — Somerset County | 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset; 732-873-7284 | WIPP lookup ID 1808 + township payment portal | This is the primary municipality covered by this page. |
| Franklin Township — Gloucester County | 1571 Delsea Drive, Franklinville; 856-694-1234 | Separate WIPP ID 0805 | Use Gloucester County Franklin’s official Tax Office, not Somerset WIPP. |
| Franklin Township — Warren County | 2093 Route 57, Broadway; 908-689-3994 ext. 19 | Separate WIPP ID 2105 | Tax Collector Sandy Callery lists Wednesday 10 AM–1 PM office hours. |
| Franklin Township — Hunterdon County | Hunterdon County Franklin Township official site | Separate municipal tax office | Start from the Hunterdon township site; do not reuse Somerset’s WIPP link. |
| Franklin Borough — Sussex County | 46 Main Street, Franklin; 973-827-9280 ext. 117 | Separate borough tax-payment portal | This is a borough, not Franklin Township. Its 2026 Q3 grace date is different. |
2026/2027 tax bills: what changed this August
The live township payment page no longer says the tax bills are waiting on the rate.
The township says printed 2026/2027 bills will be mailed on August 21, 2026.
The third-quarter tax grace period is extended through September 15, 2026.
Use Somerset WIPP for account lookup—not another Franklin WIPP
Franklin Township Somerset’s official “Lookup Tax and Water Account Information” link redirects to Edmunds WIPP with WIPP ID 1808. This is useful for inspecting the municipal account before you pay, call or assume a mortgage company has already paid.
How to pay a Franklin Township Somerset tax bill online
Tax records, WIPP and assessment records are not the same thing
| You need | Use | What it helps confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Billed tax/water account information | Somerset WIPP / Tax and Water Collection | Helps with account lookup, payment status and collection-side questions. |
| Assessed value or assessment record | Franklin Township Tax Assessor / online assessment | Use for value, ownership and assessment data rather than a payoff balance. |
| Certified tax search for a closing | Tax and Water Collection | The township says buyers/sellers require certified Tax Searches through this department. |
| Final water bill for a sale | Tax and Water Collection | The department handles final water billing between buyer and seller. |
| Public document outside these systems | Correct township records/OPRA route | Do not assume WIPP is a complete public-record archive. |
Somerset Tax Collector office hours, phone and address
Somerset, NJ 08873
Tax Collector: Tiffany Esquilin, CTC
Use the tax account number—not block and lot
Franklin Township gives unusually specific instructions for homeowners paying through a bank’s own bill-pay website.
Create a separate TAX payee. Use only the tax account number, not block and lot. The township example is formatted like 000123456.
Create a separate WATER payee. Use the water account with the dash, such as 123456-0 or 123456-801.
Offline Franklin Township tax-payment routes
Tax and Water Collection
PO Box 5059
Somerset, NJ 08875
Include enough account information to apply the check correctly and mail early.
495 DeMott Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
Use the gray box marked Tax and Water. Checks only; no cash. The township says pickup is at 8:30 AM.
During operating hours, the township directs payments to the Tax Collector payment window at the front window in the Municipal Building.
Normal quarterly schedule vs the special 2026 extension
How to get a duplicate tax bill without waiting for mail
What an “ADVICE ONLY” tax bill means
How to submit a property-tax reimbursement worksheet
Franklin Township’s collection page gives a specific document-routing process for PTR worksheets.
Attention: PTR / Tax Office
475 DeMott Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
495 DeMott Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
Tax searches and final water billing for a property closing
Franklin Township states that homeowners buying or selling property in town require certified Tax Searches through Tax and Water Collection. The same department handles final water billing between buyer and seller.
Use the Tax Assessor for value, ownership and assessment records
John Gillooly
Phone: 732-873-2500 ext. 6320
Somerset, NJ 08873
Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
The Assessor’s stated mission is to assess real estate at true value as of October 1 of the pretax year so taxes are distributed equitably. That is different from collecting the bill.
| Question | Correct office |
|---|---|
| How much is currently billed or did my payment post? | Tax and Water Collection |
| Why is the assessed value what it is? | Tax Assessor |
| I need assessment/property record data | Tax Assessor / official online assessment |
| I need a certified tax search for closing | Tax and Water Collection |
| I have deduction/relief or assessment-record questions | Tax Assessor / appropriate relief program |
When the account is delinquent, get a current payoff—not an estimate
Franklin Township says its Tax Sale process enforces delinquent municipal charges through municipal tax liens, including certain sewer charges and other delinquent municipal amounts.
Franklin Township Somerset Tax Office map
This map is for the primary municipality covered by the page: the Municipal Complex at 475 DeMott Lane. The after-hours payment box is at the separate Public Safety address, 495 DeMott Lane.
Use these sources when you are ready to act
Franklin Township NJ Tax Collector FAQs
Which Franklin Township NJ Tax Collector does this guide cover?
This guide primarily covers Franklin Township in Somerset County, with Tax and Water Collection at 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset. New Jersey also has Franklin Townships in Gloucester, Warren and Hunterdon counties, plus Franklin Borough in Sussex County, so confirm the county before paying.
What is the Franklin Township Somerset WIPP tax lookup?
Franklin Township Somerset links its tax and water account lookup to Edmunds WIPP using WIPP ID 1808. Use that lookup to inspect account information. For online payment features such as scheduled or automatic payments, start from the township’s official Tax and Water Payments page.
What is the current 2026 third-quarter tax grace date in Franklin Township Somerset?
The live township payment page says the 2026/2027 tax bills are available, will be mailed August 21, 2026, and the third-quarter 2026 tax grace period is extended through September 15, 2026. Recheck the live notice if paying close to that date.
What are the Franklin Township Somerset Tax Collector office hours and phone number?
Tax and Water Collection is at 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The phone number is 732-873-7284 and the fax is 732-342-8439.
What account number should I use for Franklin Township bank bill pay?
For tax payments through your bank, use only the tax account number, not block and lot. Create tax and water as separate payees. Water uses the account number with the dash.
Where is the Franklin Township Somerset after-hours tax drop box?
The gray Tax and Water drop box is outside the Public Safety Building/Police Station at 495 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873. It is for checks only; no cash. The township says pickup is at 8:30 AM.
How do I get a duplicate Franklin Township tax bill?
The township FAQ says a duplicate tax statement can be printed through the Tax and Water payment page by entering the property address. If the account remains unclear, contact Tax and Water Collection before making a duplicate or estimated payment.
What does “THIS IS NOT A BILL – FOR ADVICE ONLY” mean?
Franklin Township says an advice-only copy generally means the mortgage bank received the original tax bill and the homeowner received a duplicate. If the mortgage has been paid off, submit an inquiry and continue using the advice copy for payment until the next original bill cycle.
Should I use WIPP tax records or the Franklin Township Tax Assessor?
Use Tax and Water Collection or WIPP for billed account, payment and collection information. Use the Tax Assessor for assessed value, assessment records, ownership and valuation. The Somerset Tax Assessor is John Gillooly at 732-873-2500 extension 6320.
Are Franklin Borough and Franklin Township in Gloucester, Warren or Hunterdon County the same tax office?
No. They are separate municipalities with separate offices and payment systems. Do not reuse Somerset’s WIPP link, due date or office information for another Franklin municipality.
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