North Bergen Township Tax Collector Office, Hours & Property Tax Help
The Township of North Bergen NJ Tax Collector handles municipal property-tax billing and collection, delinquent taxes, municipal liens, tax-sale redemption statements and property-tax searches.
Use this page to confirm the Town Hall address, regular office hours, Tax Collector phone numbers, quarterly due dates and the official online tax-payment route before sending a payment or visiting the office.
North Bergen Town Hall
4233 Kennedy Blvd., North Bergen, NJ 07047
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Raquel Cemelli
Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1 and Nov. 1
North Bergen Tax Collector office hours and address
4233 Kennedy Blvd.
North Bergen, NJ 07047
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Township announcements can establish special or extended collection hours on particular dates.
Tax Collector phone numbers
What the North Bergen Tax Collector handles
The Tax Collector is responsible for the billing, collection, reporting and enforcement of North Bergen municipal property taxes. The Township specifically lists property-tax searches, current-year tax billing and collection, delinquent taxes, municipal liens, tax-sale redemption statements and property-tax relief assistance among the office’s services.
Use the Tax Collector for billed property-tax amounts, balances, payment questions and receipts.
Use the Tax Assessor for the property’s assessment, assessment records, deduction forms and exemption questions.
Contact the Tax Collector when a balance involves delinquent taxes, a municipal lien, tax sale or redemption statement.
How to search or pay a North Bergen property tax bill online
The Township’s Tax Collector page links taxpayers to the WIPP system operated by Edmunds GovTech/Edmunds Associates for online tax-account access. Follow the Township-linked portal rather than entering payment information on an unrelated directory or advertising page.
North Bergen property tax due dates and grace period
The Township states that property taxes are due quarterly on February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1.
| Quarter | Regular due date | What to remember |
|---|---|---|
| First quarter | February 1 | Check the current bill and Township notices before relying on a grace-period date. |
| Second quarter | May 1 | Payment timing matters because late interest can be calculated back to the legal due date. |
| Third quarter | August 1 | Third-quarter billing can follow the annual tax-rate process, so check the bill actually issued. |
| Fourth quarter | November 1 | Use the current Township account record to verify any remaining balance. |
How the 10-day grace period works
The Township states that North Bergen has a ten-day grace period. If the tenth day falls on a weekend or holiday, payment can be made on the next business day under the Township’s stated rule.
North Bergen has also announced special extensions or extended office hours for individual collection periods. Those announcements are date-specific and should not be assumed to apply to another quarter.
Receipts and mailed payments
The Township’s Tax Collector FAQ says that a mailed remittance requiring a receipt should include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Without the stamped return envelope, the Township says a receipt or returned bill will not be mailed back.
How to look up a North Bergen property assessment
The North Bergen Tax Assessor directs users to the New Jersey Assessment Records Search. The Township’s instructions say to choose Hudson County and North Bergen, then search by property location, owner name, or block and lot identifiers.
Tax Collector vs. Tax Assessor
| Issue | Office | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Current tax bill or balance | Tax Collector | The Collector bills and collects municipal property taxes. |
| Payment not showing | Tax Collector | The Collector maintains the payment account. |
| Delinquent taxes or lien | Tax Collector | The office handles delinquent taxes, municipal liens and redemption statements. |
| Assessed property value | Tax Assessor | The Assessor maintains property assessments. |
| Senior, veteran or disability deduction form | Tax Assessor | North Bergen’s Assessor page provides deduction and exemption information and forms. |
Delinquent taxes, municipal liens and tax-sale questions
The Township lists collection of delinquent taxes and municipal liens, as well as tax-sale redemption statements, among Tax Collector services. If your account has moved beyond an ordinary late quarterly payment, the amount required to resolve it can depend on the current account status.
North Bergen property-tax deductions and New Jersey relief
North Bergen’s Tax Assessor lists $250 deductions for qualifying senior citizens, veterans, certain surviving spouses and disabled persons, along with exemptions that can apply to qualifying totally disabled veterans and certain exempt organizations. Eligibility is not determined simply by seeing a category name, so use the official forms and contact the Assessor for the requirements that apply to your situation.
Start with the North Bergen Tax Assessor when you need a municipal deduction or exemption form or have a question about assessment eligibility.
New Jersey administers ANCHOR, Senior Freeze and Stay NJ through the Division of Taxation. These programs have separate eligibility and filing rules.
What to do when a North Bergen tax payment or record looks wrong
| Problem | What to check | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Online balance does not match your paper bill | Property, block/lot and tax period | Call the Tax Collector before paying an amount you cannot reconcile. |
| Recent payment is not visible | Payment confirmation and date | Keep the confirmation and ask the Tax Collector to verify posting status. |
| You disagree with assessed value | Assessment record, not merely the tax balance | Contact the Tax Assessor and review applicable Hudson County appeal procedures. |
| Payment was mailed near the deadline | Actual receipt timing | Contact the Tax Collector because North Bergen states that postmarks are not accepted. |
| Account involves lien or tax sale | Current delinquency/redemption status | Request current information directly from the Tax Collector. |
Information worth having ready
You can usually make a tax-account question easier to resolve by identifying the exact property and the type of issue before contacting Town Hall.
Do not send Social Security numbers, bank credentials or card details to an independent information website. Use the official Township or state service that requires the information.
North Bergen Township Tax Collector FAQs
Where is the North Bergen Tax Collector’s office?
The Tax Office is in North Bergen Town Hall at 4233 Kennedy Blvd., North Bergen, NJ 07047.
What are the North Bergen Tax Collector office hours?
The Township lists the Tax Office as open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Special collection dates or holidays can affect access, so check the official Township page if your visit is time-sensitive.
What is the North Bergen Tax Collector phone number?
The Township lists 201-392-2017, 201-392-2018 and 201-392-2019 for the Tax Collector. Town Hall’s main number is 201-392-2000.
When are North Bergen property taxes due?
The regular quarterly due dates published by the Township are February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1.
Does North Bergen have a property-tax grace period?
Yes. The Township states that there is a ten-day grace period. If the tenth day is a weekend or holiday, the period runs to the next business day. The Township also states that on the eleventh day, interest is calculated back to the legal due date.
Does North Bergen accept the postmark date for property taxes?
No. The Township’s Tax Collector FAQ states that postmarks are not accepted, so mailed payments should be sent early enough to reach the office within the applicable payment period.
Can I pay North Bergen property taxes online?
Yes. North Bergen’s official Tax Collector page links to a WIPP online tax-payment system. Use the Township-linked portal and verify the property and amount before submitting payment.
Who handles a property assessment problem in North Bergen?
The Tax Assessor handles assessment records and valuation matters. The Tax Collector handles tax bills, collections and payment-account questions.
Verify current North Bergen tax information
Office schedules, relief programs and date-specific tax notices can change. Use the responsible government source when a current deadline or account balance affects your next action.
Office contact, services, payment link and local Tax Collector information.
Visit official Tax Collector pageAssessment records, deduction information, exemptions and assessment-search instructions.
Visit official Tax Assessor pageTownship-linked WIPP property-tax account and payment service.
Open WIPPCurrent ANCHOR, Senior Freeze, Stay NJ and other state property-tax relief information.
View NJ relief programs
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