Ocean Township Tax Collector Office: Pay Tax Bill & Hours
If you are searching for the Ocean Township Tax Collector, this 2026 guide helps you pay a Township of Ocean property tax or sewer bill online through the WIPP portal, find the Tax Collection office at 399 Monmouth Road in Oakhurst, check payment hours, call the right extension, understand quarterly due dates, avoid late interest, use the lock box correctly, and know when your question belongs with the Tax Assessor instead of the Tax Collector.
The Ocean Township Tax Collector office for Township of Ocean, Monmouth County, New Jersey is part of the Department of Finance and Tax Collection. The office is located at 399 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755. The Tax Collector is Susan Healy, listed at 732-531-5000 ext. 3340. Tax and sewer payment hours are listed as 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays. General office hours are listed as 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Tax and sewer bills are due quarterly on February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1, and separate payments are required for each.
Official source: Township of Ocean Tax Collection and Department of Finance.What the Ocean Township Tax Collector Office Actually Handles
The Tax Collection division performs the collection function for Township of Ocean property taxes and sewer charges. It is the place to start for tax bill payment, sewer bill payment, payment posting, receipts, delinquent balances, lock box payment questions and tax-sale timing.
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The Department of Finance page explains that the Division of Tax Collection prepares and mails tax and sewer bills, collects current and delinquent taxes and sewer charges, receives penalties and interest, manages tax and sewer collection accounting records, and serves as collection agent for the Township of Ocean Sewerage Authority. If your issue is about property value, ownership record, assessment appeal or tax map details, the Tax Assessor is usually the better office.
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Use Tax Collection for payment
Pay tax bills, pay sewer bills, confirm balances, get receipt guidance, ask about delinquent interest, use WIPP and understand payment posting.
Open official Tax Collection pageUse Tax Assessor for value
Use the Assessor for assessed value, property record corrections, assessment appeals, tax map questions and ownership/characteristic issues.
Open Finance / Assessment informationUse relief resources for deductions
Senior, disabled, veteran and reimbursement programs may involve state or local forms. Do not assume the payment portal can fix an exemption question.
Open NJ property tax relief resourcesOcean Township Tax Collector Pay Online: WIPP Tax and Sewer Payment Steps
The official Township of Ocean Tax Collection page links users to the WIPP web inquiry and payment portal for property and sewer tax amounts due. Use WIPP to view your account carefully before submitting payment.
Before you pay, make sure you are dealing with the correct Ocean Township. This page is for Township of Ocean in Monmouth County, New Jersey, with Town Hall at 399 Monmouth Road in Oakhurst. It is not Toms River, Ocean City, Ocean Gate, Oceanport, Berkeley Township, or the separate Ocean Township in Ocean County/Waretown.
Official payment source: Township of Ocean WIPP portal and Tax Collection page.Open the official WIPP portal
Start from the official Township of Ocean Tax Collection page or the WIPP link. Avoid third-party payment pages or ads that look like a local tax portal.
Open official WIPP portalSearch with block and lot, account details or bill information
Ocean Township guidance says to have the bill handy for the block and lot number and amount due. If your first search fails, try fewer address words or use the exact details printed on your bill.
Review official payment instructionsSeparate property tax and sewer payments
The Township states that quarterly property taxes and sewerage bills are due on the same quarterly schedule, but separate payments are required for each. Do not combine tax and sewer into one payment unless official instructions allow it.
Check the amount, quarter and posting rule
Verify whether you are paying the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th quarter, and make sure the payment will post before interest applies. Near a due date, do not wait until the last hour.
Save your confirmation or receipt proof
Keep the confirmation number, payment date, bill type, block and lot, amount paid and bank/card proof. If you mail a check, the Township states the cancelled check is the receipt.
Ocean Township Tax Collector Office Address, Phone Number and Staff Extensions
The Tax Collection office is located at 399 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, at the corner of Deal and Monmouth Roads. Use the extensions below to reach the Tax Collector or Tax and Sewer Collection Clerks.
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Township of Ocean, Monmouth County
Tax Collection Contacts
Call the correct extension before visiting
The Department of Finance mailing address is listed as Department of Finance, Township of Ocean, 399 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755-1589. When mailing tax or sewer payments, use the proper stub and write the correct block and lot information on the payment.
Official source: Tax Collection contact details and Department of Finance contact details.Ocean Township Tax Collector Hours: Office Hours vs Payment Hours
Ocean Township lists general office hours as 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays. Payment hours are listed as 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays.
This distinction matters. If you arrive after payment hours, the office may be open for general business but not able to process the payment the same way. Near the end of a grace period, call first or use the official WIPP portal if online payment is appropriate for your account.
Official source: Township of Ocean Tax Collection hours.Best time to call
Call earlier in the day, especially around February 1, May 1, August 1 or November 1. Due-date weeks often create longer wait times.
Best time to visit
Visit well before 4:00 PM if you need in-office payment handling. Bring the entire bill if paying in person, because the office can issue a receipt.
Deadline warning
Do not wait until the final afternoon of a grace period. Interest can apply from the original due date when payment is late.
Ocean Township Property Tax and Sewer Bill Due Dates
Quarterly property taxes and sewerage bills are due on February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. The Township notes that separate payments are required for each.
The Township’s “About the Tax Collection System” document explains that annual tax bills include four quarterly stubs: August 1 and November 1 for the current year, then February 1 and May 1 for the following year as preliminary bills. It also explains that tax payments must be received by the 10th of the month to avoid delinquent interest, and late payments are charged interest from the 1st of the month.
Official source: Tax Collection due dates and About the Tax Collection System.| Quarter | Due date | Practical reminder |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | February 1 | Confirm the preliminary bill amount and whether your mortgage company is expected to pay. |
| 2nd Quarter | May 1 | Do not wait for a reminder if you already have the bill stubs. |
| 3rd Quarter | August 1 | This quarter can be affected by the final tax rate and bill mailing timing. |
| 4th Quarter | November 1 | Check posting early if using a bank bill-pay service or mail. |
How to Pay Ocean Township Taxes by Mail, In Person, Online or Lock Box
Ocean Township payment guidance gives several practical options: online through WIPP, by mail with the appropriate payment stub, in person at the office, or after hours through the outside lock box.
Online through WIPP
Use the official WIPP portal linked by Ocean Township to view amounts due and pay online. Check the final screen for any service fees before submitting.
Open WIPP portalBy mail
Send a check with the appropriate payment stub. The Township guidance states the cancelled check will be the receipt.
Review official mail guidanceIn person
Bring your check and the entire bill. The office can provide a receipt when payment is made in person during payment hours.
No cash in the lock box
Ocean Township guidance says after-hours lock box payments should be in a sealed envelope and should not include cash. Payments placed in the outside mailbox/lock box are posted the next business day, and interest may apply if posting occurs after the grace period.
Ocean Township Late Tax Interest, Grace Period and Tax Sale Warning
Ocean Township’s Tax Collection FAQ lists the interest rate as 8% for balances of less than $1,500 and 18% for balances in excess of $1,500, charged back to the original due date.
That means a payment made after the grace period is not simply late from the day after the grace period. The interest can be calculated back to the 1st of the month due date. If you are close to the deadline, confirm the exact amount with the WIPP portal or the Tax Collection office before paying.
Official source: Township of Ocean Tax Collection FAQ.Delinquency notices under $5
The Township notes that property tax delinquency notices under $5.00 will not be mailed to the property owner. It is the owner’s responsibility to check account status.
Tax sale exposure
The official Tax Collection page posts annual tax-sale notices for delinquent accounts. If a prior-year balance appears, contact the office before assuming a normal quarterly payment solves it.
Ocean Township Tax Collector Lock Box: What to Put in the Envelope
The Township guidance says that if paying after hours, there is a lock box next to the front door of Town Hall. Use it carefully because lock box payments are not the same as an instant online payment.
| Item | Do this | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Envelope | Use a sealed envelope. | Protects payment and bill details. |
| Payment | Use check or other accepted non-cash method. | Township guidance says no cash in the drop box. |
| Stub or bill | Include payment stub or entire tax bill. | Helps the office post to the correct block and lot/account. |
| Posting timing | Expect next business day posting. | Interest may apply if the next business day is late. |
Mortgage Company Pays My Ocean Township Taxes: What Should I Check?
Ocean Township guidance says that if your mortgage company pays your taxes, you should only receive an “advice copy” of the bill. If you receive an original bill, copy it for your records and mail the original to your mortgage company.
If you refinance or sell your home, the Township advises keeping your current tax bill on hand at closing because the new owner or mortgage company will need to know the next quarterly amount due. This is especially important around July and August when final tax billing can affect the third and fourth quarters.
Official source: Township of Ocean Tax Collection FAQ.Check whether you received an advice copy or original bill
If the mortgage company is supposed to pay and you receive the original bill, send it to your servicer and keep a copy.
Verify WIPP account status
Check whether the payment posted before the grace period ends. Escrow withdrawal from your mortgage account is not proof that the municipality posted the payment.
Ask your servicer for proof if unpaid
Request payment date, amount, parcel/block and lot, tracking details and whether the payment was sent electronically or by check.
Ocean Township Senior Deduction, Property Tax Relief and Annual Statement
Ocean Township’s FAQ says senior citizen deduction recipients receive a post-tax-year statement, and the deadline to return the completed paper to the Tax Department is March 1.
New Jersey property tax relief can include programs such as senior, disabled, veteran, reimbursement or other state-administered benefits. Eligibility rules can change, and missing a form can affect your deduction. If your bill does not show the relief you expected, contact the correct office before assuming the payment amount is final.
Official source: Township of Ocean Tax Collection FAQ and NJ property tax relief programs.Senior deduction reminder
If you receive a senior deduction, watch for the annual post-tax-year statement and confirm the March 1 return deadline.
Relief program questions
Use state and Township resources for eligibility, claim forms and updates. Do not rely only on WIPP for relief-program answers.
Do not miss the tax due date
If relief is pending, ask the Township what must be paid while the deduction, reimbursement or correction is being processed.
Ocean Township Tax Collector vs Tax Assessor: Which Office Should You Call?
The Tax Collector handles billing and collection. The Tax Assessor handles assessment records, market value, tax map records and assessment-related questions.
| Your issue | Start with | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| I need to pay a property tax or sewer bill. | Tax Collector | Collection office handles payment, receipts and balances. |
| The assessed value seems wrong. | Tax Assessor | Assessment value is not changed at the payment counter. |
| I need a property record or tax map detail. | Tax Assessor | Assessment office maintains property assessment records and tax map information. |
| Payment is late, interest is showing, or tax sale is mentioned. | Tax Collector | Collection office handles delinquent taxes, interest and tax sale collection steps. |
The Finance page lists William Laird as Tax Assessor at 732-531-5000 ext. 3345 and Susan Healy as Tax Collector at 732-531-5000 ext. 3340. Calling the right extension helps avoid delay, especially near a due date.
Official source: Township of Ocean Department of Finance contacts.Before You Pay: Ocean Township Tax Bill Safety Checklist
Use this checklist before paying online, mailing a check, visiting Town Hall or using the lock box.
Verify the municipality
- Township of Ocean, Monmouth County, NJ
- 399 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst
- WIPP portal ID for Township of Ocean
- Do not confuse with Ocean County towns
Verify the bill
- Block and lot
- Bill type: tax or sewer
- Quarter selected
- Amount due
- Delinquent balance or interest
Verify proof
- Online confirmation
- Cancelled check if mailed
- Office receipt if paid in person
- Screenshot of posted account status
- Mortgage servicer proof if escrow paid
Ocean Township Tax Collector Map: 399 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst NJ
Use the map for directions to the Township of Ocean Tax Collection office at 399 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755. Call before visiting if your payment is deadline-sensitive, delinquent, escrow-related or tied to a tax sale notice.
Bring if visiting
- Entire tax or sewer bill
- Payment stub
- Block and lot number
- Check or accepted payment method
- Prior receipt or WIPP confirmation if following up
Call before driving
- Confirm payment hours.
- Ask whether your bill is delinquent.
- Ask if interest must be recalculated.
- Ask whether your question belongs with the Assessor.
Ocean Township Tax Collector Video Help
A tax-specific official YouTube video for paying Township of Ocean property tax or sewer bills was not verified for this article. For payment action, use the official WIPP portal and the official Tax Collection page instead of relying on a generic YouTube tutorial.
Official payment source: WIPP payment portal and Ocean Township Tax Collection.Official Ocean Township Tax Collector Links
Use official Township of Ocean and New Jersey resources before paying, mailing a check, relying on a grace date, using the lock box, or assuming a tax relief program has already been applied.
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Ocean Township Tax Collector FAQ
These answers cover the most common search intent for Ocean Township Tax Collector, including online payment, office hours, phone number, due dates, lock box, interest, senior deduction, mortgage company payments and the Assessor/Collector difference.
Where is the Ocean Township Tax Collector office?
The Ocean Township Tax Collection office is located at 399 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755, at the corner of Deal and Monmouth Roads.
What is the Ocean Township Tax Collector phone number?
The main Township phone number is 732-531-5000. Susan Healy, Tax Collector, is listed at extension 3340. Tax and Sewer Collection Clerk extensions are listed as 3341 and 3342.
What are Ocean Township Tax Collector office hours?
General office hours are listed as 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays. Payment hours are listed as 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Can I pay Ocean Township taxes online?
Yes. The official Township of Ocean Tax Collection page links to the WIPP web inquiry and payment portal for tax and sewer amounts due.
When are Ocean Township property taxes due?
Quarterly property taxes and sewerage bills are due February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. Separate payments are required for each.
Does Ocean Township have a grace period?
The official tax collection document explains that tax payments are due on the 1st and must be received by the 10th of the month to avoid delinquent interest. Late payments are charged interest from the 1st of the month.
What is the late interest rate for Ocean Township property taxes?
The Township FAQ lists interest at 8% for balances of less than $1,500 and 18% for balances in excess of $1,500, charged back to the original due date.
Can I pay Ocean Township taxes by mail?
Yes. Mail a check with the appropriate payment stub. The Township guidance states the cancelled check will be the receipt. Include the correct block and lot or bill details.
Can I use the Ocean Township lock box after hours?
Yes, the Township guidance refers to an after-hours lock box next to the front door of Town Hall. Place payment in a sealed envelope, include the stub or bill, and do not include cash. Payments may post the next business day.
What if my mortgage company pays my taxes?
If your mortgage company pays your taxes, you should only receive an advice copy of the bill. If you receive the original bill, copy it for your records and send the original to your mortgage company.
Who handles Ocean Township property value questions?
Property value, assessment records and assessment appeal questions should generally go to the Tax Assessor, not the Tax Collector. The Department of Finance page lists the Tax Assessor contact separately from the Tax Collector.
Is this page the official Ocean Township Tax Collector website?
No. TaxCollectors.org is an independent information guide. Always verify payment links, balances, due dates, interest, office hours, lock box rules and tax sale notices directly with the official Township of Ocean website.
Best Way to Use This Ocean Township Tax Collector Guide
Start with the official Township of Ocean Tax Collection page or WIPP portal if you need to view or pay a property tax or sewer bill. Verify the block and lot, bill type, quarter, amount due and any delinquent interest before paying.
Payment source: Official WIPP portal.Use the Tax Collector for payment, balance, receipt, interest, lock box, delinquency and tax sale questions. Use the Tax Assessor for assessed value, property record, assessment appeal and property characteristic questions. For seniors and qualifying homeowners, verify state and local property tax relief requirements before assuming the WIPP amount reflects every benefit.
Official source: Township of Ocean Tax Collection and Department of Finance.Independent guide and official-source warning
This TaxCollectors.org page is an independent guide for people searching for Ocean Township Tax Collector, Ocean Township tax bill payment, WIPP property tax payment, office address, office hours, phone number, lock box payment, property tax due dates, sewer bill payment, senior deduction and delinquent tax help. It is not the official Township of Ocean Tax Collection office, Tax Assessor, New Jersey Division of Taxation, mortgage servicer, legal adviser or tax adviser.
Before paying, mailing documents, using a lock box, visiting the office, relying on a grace period, calculating interest, responding to a tax sale notice, applying for relief or handling a mortgage escrow issue, verify current information directly with official Township of Ocean and New Jersey resources. Payment methods, fees, holiday schedules, office hours, lock box posting, interest and tax sale instructions can change.