Hopewell Tax Collector: Pay Taxes, Office Hours & Address
If your property is inside Hopewell Borough, the Borough Tax Collector handles real-estate tax billing and collection. Use this page to confirm where to pay, when quarterly taxes are due, how the grace period works, and where to contact the office when a payment or tax bill needs attention.
Hopewell Borough and Hopewell Township are separate municipalities. Check the municipality on your tax bill before using an online payment system or mailing a check.
Hopewell Borough Tax Collector
88 East Broad Street
Hopewell, NJ 08525
609-466-2636
Regina Toth, CTC, RMC
How to pay Hopewell Borough property taxes
The Borough’s Tax Collector page provides the official route for tax, water and sewer bill payments. Start from the Borough website rather than a search advertisement or an unfamiliar payment page so you can confirm that you are using the current municipal payment service.
Hopewell Borough property tax due dates
Hopewell Borough states that real-estate taxes are due four times each year. The published quarterly due dates are February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1.
| Quarter | Due date | Grace-period rule |
|---|---|---|
| First quarter | February 1 | Borough publishes a 10-day grace period |
| Second quarter | May 1 | Borough publishes a 10-day grace period |
| Third quarter | August 1 | Borough publishes a 10-day grace period |
| Fourth quarter | November 1 | Borough publishes a 10-day grace period |
Late payment, postmarks and delinquent interest
Hopewell Borough credits a tax payment when it is received by the Tax Collector’s office. The Borough specifically states that a postal postmark is not accepted as the payment date.
The Borough publishes delinquent interest of 8% on the first $1,500 of delinquency and 18% on amounts above $1,500. If you are paying an older balance, contact the Tax Collector or check the current account balance before sending a fixed amount because accrued interest can change what is due.
Contact the Tax Collector for a copy. Hopewell Borough states that not receiving a bill does not remove the obligation to pay or delinquent interest.
Do not rely on the postmark. The Borough bases payment timing on actual receipt by the Collector.
Hopewell Tax Collector office hours, address and phone
Regina Toth, CTC, RMC
Main number: 609-466-2636
Staff directory lists Tax Collector extension 104.
| Day | Hours | Before visiting |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Confirm holiday closures if timing is important. |
| Tuesday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Bring the tax bill or property details. |
| Wednesday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Call first for an unusual account issue. |
| Thursday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Verify the amount due on delinquent accounts. |
| Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Allow time before the office closes. |
Borough Hall publishes Monday–Friday hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and notes that the building is closed on holidays. Confirm current hours before a time-sensitive visit.
Hopewell Borough tax deductions and state relief programs
The Borough Tax Collector page identifies several local property-tax deductions and exemptions. Eligibility depends on the specific program, so use the official application and current requirements rather than assuming that age, veteran status or disability alone guarantees approval.
The Borough describes an annual deduction of up to $250 for qualifying senior citizens or disabled persons who meet applicable income and residency rules.
A qualifying veteran, or an eligible un-remarried surviving spouse, may qualify for an annual deduction of up to $250 on real property.
A qualifying 100% totally and permanently disabled veteran, or an eligible un-remarried surviving spouse, may qualify for a full exemption on a principal residence.
State-administered programs
Hopewell Borough also directs property owners to New Jersey’s state-administered relief programs, including ANCHOR and Senior Freeze. Because eligibility and application periods can change, verify the current rules directly with the New Jersey Division of Taxation.
Tax Collector vs. Tax Assessor: who handles your issue?
The Tax Collector handles billing, collection, payment posting and delinquent tax balances. An assessment question is different: if you believe the property’s assessed value or assessment record is wrong, that issue generally belongs with the Tax Assessor rather than the Collector.
- Tax bill payment
- Missing tax bill
- Payment posting
- Delinquent balance
- Interest question
- Tax-payment account issue
- Assessed property value
- Assessment record questions
- Assessment-related ownership details
- Assessment appeal guidance
What to do when a Hopewell tax payment has a problem
Check your confirmation first. Then contact the Collector with the property information, payment date, amount and confirmation or check details before paying the same quarter again.
Confirm that the parcel is actually in Hopewell Borough. A Hopewell postal address may also be associated with another municipality.
Request a replacement from the Borough instead of waiting until the next quarter. Failure to receive the bill does not cancel the payment obligation.
A later balance may reflect interest or another account adjustment. Verify the current amount with the Collector before submitting a delinquent payment.
Hopewell NJ Tax Collector questions
Where is the Hopewell Borough Tax Collector?
The office is at Hopewell Borough Hall, 88 East Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525.
What is the Hopewell Borough Tax Collector phone number?
The Borough’s main Tax Collector contact number is 609-466-2636. The staff directory identifies Regina Toth as Borough Clerk and Tax Collector.
When are Hopewell Borough property taxes due?
Regular real-estate taxes are due February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. The Borough publishes a ten-day grace period.
Does Hopewell Borough accept the postmark date for property taxes?
No. The Borough states that payment is credited when it is received by the Tax Collector’s office, not according to the postal postmark.
Are Hopewell Borough and Hopewell Township tax offices the same?
No. They are separate municipalities with different Tax Collector offices. Verify the municipality attached to the property before paying.
Who should I contact if I think my assessment is too high?
An assessed-value dispute is generally an assessor issue rather than a payment-collection issue. Contact the appropriate Tax Assessor and verify the current appeal process and deadline.
Check current Hopewell Borough information before paying
Tax balances, payment-provider instructions, office schedules and relief-program rules can change. For a payment or deadline that is time-sensitive, verify the current information directly with Hopewell Borough before acting.
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