Find the right Paterson tax account before you pay, appeal or chase a lien
Paterson homeowners usually need one of three completely different systems: WIPP for the live collection account, the Tax Assessor for value and property records, or Passaic County for an assessment appeal.
This local guide keeps those jobs separate and adds the details that matter in Paterson—WIPP ID 1608, Revenue Collection phone help, quarterly dates, delinquent-tax interest, reassessment appeals, added assessments, tax-sale status and New Jersey relief.
What does the Paterson NJ Tax Collector handle?
Paterson’s tax collection function handles the municipal collection account: tax bills, payments, payment posting, delinquent taxes, liens and tax-sale collection questions. For the current amount owed, the City’s Paterson-specific WIPP account or Revenue Collection is the correct starting point.
Use WIPP ID 1608. Assessment databases are useful for property value and ownership research but do not replace the live municipal balance.
Call the Tax Assessor at 973-321-1380. The Collector does not set the assessed value and cannot lower an assessment.
Call Revenue Collection at 973-321-1300 for a dated payoff or redemption guidance rather than paying an old amount from a letter or screenshot.
What Paterson property-tax owners should know right now
The regular third-quarter due date of August 1, 2026 has passed. Under Paterson’s quarterly tax calendar, the next regular installment is November 1, 2026.
If an August balance remains unpaid, open the live WIPP account or call Revenue Collection before paying. Paterson can formally adjust a grace period in some billing cycles, but this page does not invent a 2026 extension that the City has not verified.
Passaic County identifies Paterson as a municipality that underwent a 2026 reassessment or revaluation. That changed the regular assessment-appeal filing deadline.
The special Paterson 2026 regular appeal deadline was May 1, 2026. Added and omitted assessments use a different fall schedule.
November 1, 2026 is the next regular quarterly installment date. Verify your own bill because liens, delinquency, added assessments or City notices can change what is actually due.
The December 10, 2025 auction was for 2024 delinquencies. It is a past sale and must not be presented as a 2026 deadline.
How to search and pay a Paterson property-tax account online
Paterson uses the Edmunds WIPP system with municipality ID 1608. The portal is the best place to start when you need a current municipal balance, a bill copy or an available online payment option.
Make sure the URL contains WIPP ID 1608. A WIPP page for another New Jersey municipality will show the wrong database even though the screens look similar.
Use the owner, address, account information, block, lot or qualifier shown on your current bill or property record. The portal interface can change, so follow the live search fields.
Confirm the City is Paterson, then match the street address, owner, block, lot, qualifier and account. A similar owner name alone is not enough.
Look at the tax year, quarter, principal, interest and other municipal charges shown. If a lien or tax-sale item appears, stop and call Revenue Collection for the current payoff route.
WIPP supports card/debit and eCheck transactions where enabled. City materials have published different eCheck fee figures over time, so treat the checkout screen—not an old article—as the controlling fee disclosure.
Keep the confirmation number, account, amount, date and payment method until the City account reflects the correct posting.
Paterson Tax Collector phone, City Hall address and office planning
The City’s Finance functions are based at Paterson City Hall. The municipal data sheet currently lists Linda Broncano as Tax Collector, while City materials route tax and lien questions to Revenue Collection at 973-321-1300.
| Detail | Current information | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Collector | Linda Broncano | Municipal tax collection administration. |
| Tax Collection phone | 973-321-1300 | Balances, payment posting, liens, tax-sale collection and payoff questions. |
| City Hall | 155 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07505 | Municipal Finance and tax-office visit planning. |
| Finance Department | 973-321-1350 | General Finance routing when the correct division is unclear. |
| Published Finance hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | General visit window; call Tax Collection before arriving late in the day. |
| Tax Assessor | 973-321-1380 | Property value, assessment, deductions, exemptions and property-record issues. |
Paterson property-tax due dates
Paterson’s municipal property-tax calendar follows New Jersey’s quarterly structure. The four regular installment dates are February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1.
| Quarter | Regular due date | 2026 status | Practical check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | February 1 | Past | Confirm any unpaid amount in WIPP because interest may now be included. |
| 2nd quarter | May 1 | Past | Do not confuse this payment date with Paterson’s 2026 reassessment appeal deadline. |
| 3rd quarter | August 1 | Past | If unpaid, obtain the live balance rather than using the original coupon amount. |
| 4th quarter | November 1 | Next regular installment | Review prior quarters and lien status before paying only the new quarter. |
WIPP and Paterson property records answer different questions
Paterson has a separate assessment-record search for property value, parcel details and comparable-sale research. It is useful, but it is not the same record as the live Tax Collector account.
| Question | Correct tool | Why |
|---|---|---|
| How much do I owe right now? | Paterson WIPP | Shows the municipal collection account and open charges. |
| Did my payment post? | WIPP / Revenue Collection | Collection controls payment application and status. |
| What is my assessed value? | Tax Assessor / assessment database | Assessment records show land and improvement values. |
| Who is listed as owner? | Assessment record | Ownership information on the assessment roll is maintained by the Assessor. |
| Is there a current tax lien? | Revenue Collection | Lien payoff and redemption amounts can change with interest and costs. |
| What nearby sales support an appeal? | Assessment database / County appeal research | Comparable-sale evidence belongs to the assessment side, not the payment account. |
Paterson Tax Collector vs Tax Assessor
- You need the current tax balance.
- A payment is missing or returned.
- You need a receipt or duplicate-bill direction.
- The account shows delinquency.
- You need lien or tax-sale payoff help.
- The assessed value looks wrong.
- Ownership or property data needs correction.
- You need a veteran, senior or disabled deduction.
- You received an added or omitted assessment.
- You are preparing an assessment appeal.
Paterson’s regular 2026 property-tax appeal deadline has passed
Passaic County identifies Paterson as a municipality that underwent a reassessment or revaluation for tax year 2026. Because of that, the regular appeal deadline was extended from the ordinary April 1 date to May 1, 2026.
An assessment appeal challenges the assessed value or classification. It is not a request to the Tax Collector to reduce a bill because it feels high.
Check land value, improvement value, class, dimensions and any obvious factual errors before selecting comparable properties.
Paterson’s assessment guidance directs owners toward comparable-sale research. Similar location, property type, size and condition matter more than simply finding a lower assessment.
Passaic County’s appeal instructions require the County Tax Board filing plus required copies to the municipal Assessor and Municipal Clerk.
A pending assessment challenge does not automatically suspend tax-collection obligations. Follow the bill and County instructions unless an authorized office tells you otherwise.
New construction can create a separate Paterson tax bill
An added or omitted assessment is different from the regular annual assessment. New construction, structural additions or improvements completed after the normal assessment date may produce a prorated added assessment.
Used when new construction or an improvement becomes assessable after the normal October 1 assessment date. The taxable amount can be prorated for the number of applicable months.
Used when taxable value was not assessed at the proper time. New Jersey law can permit an omitted assessment for the year of discovery and, in some circumstances, a prior year.
Paterson states that added/omitted bills are generally sent in October, payable November 1, with appeal filing generally due before December 1.
Late Paterson taxes need a dated payoff, not a generic calculator
Paterson’s published financial records describe delinquent-tax interest at 8% per year on the first $1,500 of delinquency and 18% on amounts above $1,500, calculated from the date the tax became payable until actual payment.
A delinquent account can include interest, prior quarters, returned-payment charges, lien costs or other municipal charges that are not printed on the original bill.
Record every open year, quarter and charge. If the account is complicated, call before submitting a partial payment.
Tell Revenue Collection when the City is expected to receive the money so staff can explain the amount and acceptable payment route.
Paterson tax-sale status: do not reuse the December 2025 date
The latest official Paterson sale notice found in this September 15, 2026 review announced an online auction for December 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. covering 2024 delinquent taxes and other municipal charges. That auction is over.
A search of currently indexed City materials did not surface a 2026 Paterson tax-sale notice. Check the City document archive and authorized auction site before relying on any date circulating elsewhere.
New Jersey tax sales sell municipal liens, not instant title to the home. Redemption and foreclosure rights follow separate statutory processes.
Call Revenue Collection to learn whether the charge was paid, sold, canceled or remains subject to redemption.
Request a current redemption or payoff amount. Interest and collection costs can make an old screen or notice inaccurate.
ANCHOR, Senior Freeze and Stay NJ are State programs
These programs are administered by the New Jersey Division of Taxation—not the Paterson Tax Collector. Applying for a benefit does not automatically stop a City installment from becoming due.
Current benefits are based on the State’s 2025 eligibility rules. Many eligible younger homeowners and renters received auto-file confirmation information in August 2026.
Qualifying seniors and disabled residents use the combined property-tax-relief process and can receive reimbursement based on program rules and filing timing.
Eligible senior homeowners use the PAS-1 combined application route. Current benefit amounts and payment timing depend on State Budget rules.
Common Paterson tax problems and the fastest next step
Make sure WIPP ID 1608 is being used, enable JavaScript and retry using block/lot or the information from the current tax bill.
The two systems serve different purposes. Give Revenue Collection the confirmed address, block, lot and qualifier so staff can locate the collection account.
Ask the Tax Assessor whether the deed transfer has reached the assessment roll. Paying the tax does not itself update ownership information.
Look for another quarter, delinquent interest, lien costs or other municipal charges before changing the amount.
Gather the confirmation number, canceled-check image, payment date, amount and account details before calling Revenue Collection.
Check the year. The December 10, 2025 auction is not a September 2026 deadline.
Before going to Paterson City Hall at 155 Market Street
Map is for visit planning only. City notices and direct office confirmation control current hours, closures and payment-counter availability.
Official Paterson, Passaic County and New Jersey tax resources
Paterson NJ Tax Collector frequently asked questions
What is the Paterson NJ Tax Collector phone number?
Call Paterson Revenue Collection at 973-321-1300 for tax balances, payment posting, bills, delinquent accounts, liens and tax-sale collection questions.
Where is the Paterson tax office?
Paterson City Hall is at 155 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07505. Finance and municipal tax functions are associated with City Hall.
How do I pay Paterson property taxes online?
Use the Paterson-specific WIPP portal with WIPP ID 1608. Search the correct property, review all open items, verify the tax period and then use the payment option offered by the live portal.
What are Paterson property-tax due dates?
The regular quarterly due dates are February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. Confirm the current bill or City notice for any formally extended grace period or billing adjustment.
What is the next regular Paterson tax due date?
As of September 15, 2026, the next regular quarterly installment is November 1, 2026. Check WIPP for prior unpaid quarters before paying only the new installment.
Does Paterson have a 10-day property-tax grace period?
Do not assume an old or neighboring municipality’s grace-period rule applies to your current Paterson installment. Use the current City notice, bill or WIPP information to confirm the actual cutoff for the quarter.
What interest applies to late Paterson property taxes?
Paterson’s published municipal financial records describe interest at 8% per year on the first $1,500 of delinquency and 18% on delinquent amounts above $1,500, calculated from the date taxes became payable through actual payment. Obtain the live payoff before paying a delinquent account.
What is the Paterson Tax Assessor phone number?
Call the Paterson Tax Assessor at 973-321-1380 for assessed value, ownership records, deductions, exemptions, added assessments and valuation questions.
What was the Paterson 2026 property-tax appeal deadline?
Because Paterson underwent a reassessment or revaluation for 2026, Passaic County set May 1, 2026 as the regular appeal deadline. That deadline has passed.
Can I still appeal an added or omitted assessment in 2026?
Added and omitted assessments use a separate fall process. Paterson’s guidance says these bills are generally issued in October and appeals are generally due before December 1. Check the actual notice you receive and Passaic County instructions.
When is the 2026 Paterson tax sale?
No current 2026 Paterson tax-sale notice was located in the indexed City materials reviewed on September 15, 2026. The December 10, 2025 sale is already past. Check the City Document Center and authorized tax-sale site for a new notice.
Is a Paterson tax-sale certificate the same as buying the property?
No. A municipal tax sale involves a lien or tax-sale certificate, not immediate ownership of the real estate. Redemption and foreclosure follow separate New Jersey legal procedures.
Where do I apply for ANCHOR, Senior Freeze or Stay NJ?
Use the New Jersey Division of Taxation property-tax-relief portal. The current deadline for the 2025 relief application is November 2, 2026.
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