Hillside Township Tax Collector Office: Pay Tax Bill & Hours
If you are searching for the Hillside Township NJ Tax Collector in 2026, this independent guide helps you pay a Hillside property tax bill online, search a tax account by block/lot, name or address, find the Tax Collector office at 1409 Liberty Avenue, check office hours, understand ACH and credit card fees, pay sewer bills, avoid late-interest mistakes, and know when to contact the Assessor instead of the Tax Collector.
The Hillside Township Tax Collector’s Office handles billing, reporting, enforcement and collection of property taxes for the Township of Hillside, including sewer billing, other municipal charges and annual tax sale matters. The official property tax payment portal lists the office at 1409 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205, phone 973-926-5502, and hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. The Township Tax Collector page lists Sonya L. Wingate, C.T.C. as Tax Collector, direct phone 862-227-5114, and the main Tax Collector phone as (973) 926-5502.
Official source: Hillside Tax Collector’s Office and Hillside property tax payment portal.Hillside Township Tax Collector: What This Office Does
The Hillside Tax Collector’s Office is responsible for property tax billing, reporting, enforcement and collection for the Township of Hillside. The Township page also says the office handles sewer billing, other municipal charges and annual tax sale.
Use the Tax Collector when your task is to pay a tax bill, check whether a payment posted, ask about tax or sewer balance, pay online, mail payment, ask about delinquent taxes, understand interest, or handle tax sale-related payment questions. Use the Tax Assessor when the question is property value, taxability, property record cards, tax maps, senior/veteran/disabled deductions, assessment notices or appeals.
Official source: Hillside Tax Collector mission and purpose and Hillside Tax Assessor’s Office.Use Tax Collector for payment
Property tax bill payment, sewer billing, online payment questions, delinquent balance, annual tax sale and municipal charge collection.
Use Assessor for value
Assessment, property record cards, tax map information, property classification, senior/veteran/disabled deductions and assessment appeals.
Use portal for account lookup
The tax portal lets users search by block/lot/qualifier, name or address. The sewer portal has its own search options.
How to Pay a Hillside Township NJ Tax Bill Online
Use the official Munidex Hillside property tax portal for property tax payments. The portal accepts CreditCard and ACH payments and notes that online payments may take 3-5 business days to reflect on the payment portal.
Before you pay, match the block, lot, qualifier, owner name, property address, bill year and balance. If a payment is close to a due date, remember that the Township page says payments must physically be in the Tax Office when the office closes at 4:00 PM in order to be credited that day.
Official source: Hillside property tax payment portal and Hillside Tax Collector payment rules.Open the official Hillside tax payment portal
Start from the Township Tax Collector page or the official Munidex Hillside tax portal. Do not enter payment details on unofficial directory pages or ads.
Open Hillside tax payment portalSearch by block/lot, name or address
The property tax portal allows search by Block, Lot and Qualifier, by Name with a minimum of 3 characters, or by Address with a minimum of 3 characters.
Verify the correct property before checkout
Confirm the property address, owner, block, lot, qualifier and amount due. New Jersey towns can have similar owner names and address formats, so verify carefully.
Review the processor fee
The portal lists ACH and credit card fees. Fees are charged by the payment processor and are separate from the tax bill amount.
See fee section belowSave confirmation and check posting later
The portal notes that payment may take 3-5 business days to reflect. Save your confirmation, payment amount, bill details and date.
Senior-friendly payment tip
If you are helping a parent, neighbor or senior homeowner, read the property address and amount out loud before paying. Print or screenshot the confirmation and keep it with the bill until the portal shows the payment reflected.
Hillside Township Tax Bill Search by Address, Name, Block, Lot or Qualifier
Most users searching for “Hillside Township tax bill,” “Hillside NJ property tax lookup,” or “Hillside Township pay taxes online” need the correct account before payment. The official tax portal provides three main search paths.
| Search method | Best for | Before paying, verify |
|---|---|---|
| Block, Lot and Qualifier | Users with a tax bill, deed, assessment card or property record. | Block, lot, qualifier, street and owner name. |
| Name | Homeowners or businesses searching by owner name. | Spelling, duplicate names, entity names and property address. |
| Address | Residents who know the property location but not the block/lot. | Street number, street name, owner and bill year. |
If the correct account does not appear, try fewer letters, remove punctuation, search only the street number or only the last name, or call the Tax Collector before paying. Do not pay a similar-looking account unless the property details match exactly.
Official source: Hillside property tax search portal.Hillside Township Tax Collector Office Address, Phone, Fax and Contacts
The official tax payment portal lists the Township of Hillside Tax Collector address as 1409 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205, phone 973-926-5502, and weekday hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Tax Collector Office
Township of Hillside, Union County NJ
Official Contacts
Call before visiting for account-specific questions
Hillside Township Tax Collector Office Hours and Best Time to Call
The official tax portal lists the Tax Collector access time as Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. The Township Tax Collector page also says payments must physically be in the Tax Office when the office closes at 4:00 PM to be credited that day.
Call before visiting if you need a current payoff, sewer payment help, tax sale information, older delinquent balance, or confirmation that an online payment posted. Deadline periods around February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 can be busy.
Official source: Portal office hours and Township payment-credit rule.Best time to call
Call earlier in the business day with your block, lot, qualifier, owner name, property address, bill year and confirmation number if already paid.
Before visiting
Bring the tax bill, sewer bill, payment confirmation, ID if needed, and any notice related to delinquency or tax sale.
Deadline warning
Do not rely on a mailed postmark as proof of payment. Hillside’s page says New Jersey does not permit postmarks as proof of payment.
Hillside Township Online Tax Payment Fees: ACH and Credit Card
The official Munidex Hillside property tax portal lists ACH and CreditCard payment options. The portal says the payment processor charges the fee, and that online payments may take 3-5 business days to be reflected.
| Payment type | Portal-listed fee | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| ACH payment | $1.50 | Useful for lower processor cost; double-check routing and account numbers. |
| CreditCard payment | 2.95% or minimum $1.50 | Convenient but can be expensive for large property tax bills. |
| Posting note | 3-5 business days | Save proof and check account status later. |
Always rely on the final checkout screen for the current fee before authorizing payment. Fees are separate from taxes, sewer charges, interest or penalties and may not reduce the balance owed to the Township.
Official source: Hillside property tax portal fee information.Hillside Township Property Tax Due Dates: February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1
The Township Tax Collector page says Hillside property taxes are due February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1, with a grace period of ten calendar days following the due date.
The annual tax bill includes the third and fourth quarter taxes of the current year and the following year’s preliminary first and second quarter taxes. If you do not receive a bill, the Township page says failure to receive a bill does not excuse payment on time or interest due on delinquent taxes.
Official source: Hillside due dates, grace period and failure-to-receive-bill notice.February 1
First-quarter preliminary property tax payment is due, based on the annual bill cycle described by the Township.
May 1
Second-quarter preliminary property tax payment is due. Confirm the exact amount and account before paying.
August 1
Third-quarter current-year property tax payment is due. Watch the grace period and 4:00 PM office credit rule.
November 1
Fourth-quarter current-year property tax payment is due. Added assessments or delinquency status can change what you need to pay.
Hillside Township Sewer Bill Payment Portal and Sewer Due Date
The Township Tax Collector page says tax and sewer payments can be made by mail, in person or online, and lists a separate sewer payment link. The page also says sewer bills are due by May 11th.
The official sewer utility portal allows search by account number, name, address, and block/lot/qualifier/sub. It lists the Township of Hillside Utility Collector at 1409 Liberty Avenue, phone 973-926-5502, and Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM access time. The portal notes that only ACH payments are accepted at this time and lists an ACH fee of $1.50.
Official source: Township sewer payment link and due date and Hillside sewer utility payment portal.Use the sewer portal
Sewer payments use a separate Munidex utility portal, not the normal property tax portal.
ACH only note
The sewer utility portal states that only ACH payments are accepted at this time, with a processor fee listed by the portal.
Posting delay
The sewer portal notes that payment may take up to 3-5 business days to reflect on the account.
Hillside Township Late Property Tax Interest, Penalties and Tax Sale Warning
The Township Tax Collector page lists late payment interest at 8% on the first $1,500 and 18% on the remaining balance, reverting to the statutory due date. It also states that a 6% year-end penalty will be charged on a delinquency in excess of $10,000.
This means a late payment can cost more than the original installment amount shown on an old bill. If you are late, check the current balance in the official portal or call the Tax Collector before paying. Do not guess the amount, especially if tax sale, older balances, sewer charges or municipal charges may be involved.
Official source: Hillside late payment interest and penalty language.No postmark protection
The Township page says New Jersey does not permit postmarks as proof of payment. Payment must physically be in the Tax Office by close of business to be credited that day.
Interest can revert
The Township page says late interest reverts to the statutory due date. Paying a few days late may still produce interest back to the due date.
Tax sale risk
The Tax Collector’s Office handles annual tax sale. Delinquent balances should be handled directly with the office before relying on a normal payment screen.
Hillside Tax Collector vs Hillside Tax Assessor: Which Office Do You Need?
The Tax Collector collects taxes and sewer charges. The Tax Assessor determines taxability, maintains property record cards and tax maps, processes certain exemption and deduction applications, and handles assessment-related work.
| Your question | Best starting point | Why |
|---|---|---|
| I need to pay a property tax bill. | Tax Collector | The Collector handles billing, collection, enforcement and payment. |
| I need to pay a sewer bill. | Tax Collector / Utility Collector portal | Sewer payments use the sewer utility payment portal and Tax Collector contact route. |
| My assessed value looks wrong. | Tax Assessor | Assessment value is not changed at the payment checkout page. |
| I need senior, disabled or veteran deduction information. | Tax Assessor / NJ property tax relief resources | The Assessor page lists review of disabled person, senior citizen and veteran applications. |
The Assessor page lists Christopher Murray as Tax Assessor, phone 862-227-5431, and says the Assessor’s Office maintains property record cards by block and lot number and Township tax maps. It also notes assessment appeal timing and property tax relief resources.
Official source: Hillside Tax Assessor’s Office.Before You Pay Hillside Taxes: Safety Checklist
This checklist is useful for homeowners, seniors, landlords, business owners and anyone paying near the ten-calendar-day grace period.
Website safety
- Start from hillsidenj.us or the official Munidex Hillside portal.
- Do not enter payment data on unrelated directory pages.
- Use the tax portal for tax bills and the utility portal for sewer bills.
Account safety
- Match block, lot, qualifier and property address.
- Confirm owner name and bill year.
- Check older delinquent amounts before paying a current bill only.
Proof safety
- Save payment confirmation immediately.
- Remember online posting may take 3-5 business days.
- Call the office if payment must be credited by a deadline.
Hillside Township Tax Collector YouTube Video: What Was Verified
No official Hillside Township Tax Collector YouTube video for local property tax or sewer payment steps was verified for this guide. To avoid confusing users with another town’s payment process, this page does not embed an unrelated third-party tax payment video.
Best visual help instead
Use the official Munidex payment pages. The tax portal shows search by block/lot/qualifier, name or address. The sewer utility portal shows search by account number, name, address or block/lot/qualifier/sub. Those official screens are the safest step-by-step source for the actual Hillside payment process.
Open Hillside tax portalHillside Township Tax Collector Map: 1409 Liberty Avenue
Use this map for directions to the Township of Hillside municipal address listed on official pages: 1409 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205. Confirm current access, holiday closures and payment method before visiting.
Bring before visiting
- Tax bill or sewer bill
- Block, lot and qualifier if available
- Property address and owner name
- Payment confirmation if already paid
- Any delinquency or tax sale notice
Call before parking
- Ask whether your payment will be credited that day.
- Ask for the current balance if late.
- Ask whether tax or sewer portal should be used.
- Ask what payment method is accepted for your situation.
Official Hillside Township Tax Collector Links
This article gives a practical guide, but final payment, current balance, office hours, fee, interest, penalty and tax sale questions must be verified directly with official Township or portal sources.
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Hillside Township Tax Collector FAQ
These answers cover the main search intent behind Hillside Township Tax Collector Office, Hillside NJ pay tax bill, online tax lookup, office hours, sewer bill payment, late interest, postmark rule and Assessor questions.
What is the Hillside Township Tax Collector phone number?
The official tax payment portal lists the Hillside Township Tax Collector phone number as 973-926-5502. The Township Tax Collector page also lists Sonya L. Wingate, C.T.C. at 862-227-5114 and Gillean Thompson at 862-227-5443.
What is the Hillside Township Tax Collector address?
The official portal lists the Tax Collector address as 1409 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205.
What are Hillside Township Tax Collector office hours?
The official tax and sewer portals list access time as Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. Call before visiting if your issue is deadline-sensitive or delinquent.
How do I pay Hillside Township property taxes online?
Use the official Hillside Munidex property tax portal. You can search by block/lot/qualifier, by name or by address, then verify the correct account before paying.
What are Hillside Township property tax due dates?
The Township Tax Collector page says property taxes are due February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1, with a ten calendar-day grace period following the due date.
Does Hillside accept postmarks as proof of payment?
No. The Township Tax Collector page says the State of New Jersey does not permit postmarks as proof of payment. Payments must physically be in the Tax Office when it closes at 4:00 PM to be credited that day.
What online payment fees does Hillside list?
The property tax portal lists an ACH payment fee of $1.50 and a CreditCard payment fee of 2.95% or a minimum of $1.50. The sewer utility portal lists ACH only at this time with an ACH fee of $1.50.
How long does an online payment take to show?
The tax portal says payment may take up to 3-5 business days to be reflected on the payment portal. The sewer portal also notes that payment may take up to 3-5 business days to reflect on the account.
How do I pay a Hillside sewer bill online?
Use the separate Hillside Munidex sewer utility payment portal. It allows search by account number, name, address, or block/lot/qualifier/sub and lists only ACH payments accepted at this time.
What happens if my Hillside tax payment is late?
The Township page lists late interest at 8% on the first $1,500 and 18% on the remaining balance, reverting to the statutory due date. It also lists a 6% year-end penalty on a delinquency over $10,000.
Who handles Hillside property value or assessment questions?
The Hillside Tax Assessor handles taxability, property record cards, Township tax maps, assessments, deductions and assessment appeals. The Tax Collector handles payment and collection.
Is TaxCollectors.org the official Hillside Township website?
No. TaxCollectors.org is an independent guide. Always verify current balance, fees, office hours, payment-credit rules, sewer payment rules, interest and tax sale instructions with official Township of Hillside sources before taking action.
Best Way to Use This Hillside Township Tax Collector Guide
Start with the official Hillside property tax payment portal if you need to pay or look up a tax bill. Search by block/lot/qualifier, name or address, confirm the account, review the fee, then save the confirmation. Use the separate utility portal for sewer payments.
Payment source: Official Hillside tax payment portal and official Hillside sewer payment portal.Call the Tax Collector at 973-926-5502 before visiting or paying late. For assessment, tax map, property record card, senior, disabled or veteran deduction questions, use the Tax Assessor instead. For final payment, legal, delinquency, tax sale, sewer or deadline decisions, verify current details directly with official Township sources.
Office source: Official Hillside Tax Collector page.Independent guide and official-source warning
This TaxCollectors.org page is an independent guide for people searching for Hillside Township Tax Collector Office, Hillside NJ pay tax bill, property tax lookup, office hours, address, phone number, sewer bill payment, online payment fees, grace period, late interest, postmark rules and assessor-vs-collector questions. It is not the official Township of Hillside Tax Collector, Tax Assessor, New Jersey Division of Taxation, legal adviser or tax adviser.
Before paying, mailing documents, visiting an office, relying on a due date, using the sewer portal, paying a delinquent bill, handling tax sale matters, or disputing assessed value, verify current information directly with official Township of Hillside and New Jersey sources. Payment methods, fees, office hours, posting time, interest, penalties, tax sale instructions and account balances can change.
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