Piscataway Tax Collector: pay taxes, check your bill and contact the office
The Piscataway Tax Collector handles Township property-tax collections and related municipal revenue matters. Use this page to find your tax account, understand quarterly due dates and late-interest rules, check current payment availability, or contact the Tax Collection Office.
Online payment availability can change. Piscataway’s official payment page currently reports that tax payments are offline for maintenance, so verify the portal before relying on an online payment close to a deadline.
455 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Closed 12:30–1:30 PM
Feb. 1 · May 1
Aug. 1 · Nov. 1
Account number, block & lot, or street address
How to pay Piscataway property taxes
The Township of Piscataway Tax Collection Division is the municipal office responsible for collecting property taxes. It also handles delinquent municipal charges and sewer collections. Before paying, confirm that the property, block and lot, owner information and amount due match the account you intend to pay.
Electronic payments and processing charges
Piscataway’s municipal code authorizes electronic payment of real-estate taxes and sanitary-sewer charges by credit-card transaction or ACH. The ordinance also allows the Township to pass through the processor’s transaction cost. Because processor pricing and portal availability can change, review the amount shown on the official payment screen before authorizing a transaction rather than relying on an old fee quoted elsewhere.
Paying by drop box
The Township’s tax-collection information has stated that check payments may be left in the drop box at the Municipal Building. If you use a drop box near a tax deadline, write identifying account information on the payment and retain a copy or other proof of what you submitted. Do not put cash in an unattended drop box.
Find a Piscataway tax bill, block and lot or account balance
Piscataway’s official Tax Information Lookup supports searches by account number, block and lot, or street address. That makes it useful when a paper tax bill is missing, you recently purchased a property, or you need to confirm which municipal account belongs to an address.
Piscataway Tax Collector office hours, phone and address
Township of Piscataway
Municipal Building
455 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Tax Collection: 732-562-2331
Fax published by the Tax Collector contact page: 732-653-7389
8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Closed daily from 12:30 PM–1:30 PM
What to have ready when you contact the office
Office schedules may change for holidays, emergencies or administrative closures. Call before traveling if your visit is time-sensitive.
Piscataway property-tax due dates
Piscataway property taxes follow New Jersey’s quarterly municipal-tax schedule. The regular installment dates are February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. Your actual bill and Township notices remain the best source for the amount due and any special extension affecting a particular quarter.
| Installment | Regular due date | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| First quarter | February 1 | Confirm any prior-year balance carried into the new year. |
| Second quarter | May 1 | Use the bill or municipal account to verify the installment amount. |
| Third quarter | August 1 | Third-quarter bills can be affected by annual-budget timing or estimated-bill procedures. |
| Fourth quarter | November 1 | Confirm the current balance and any delinquent interest before paying. |
Late property taxes, interest and year-end penalties
Piscataway Township’s 2026 resolution addresses interest on unpaid taxes, sewer-service charges and assessments. A taxpayer who misses the allowable ten-calendar-day period can owe interest calculated back to the original due date, not merely from the day after the grace period.
| Rule | 2026 Township provision |
|---|---|
| First $1,500 of delinquency | 8% per year |
| Amount over $1,500 | 18% per year on the amount above $1,500 |
| Ten-day period | If payment is not made within ten calendar days after the due date, applicable interest reverts to the original due date. |
| Large year-end delinquency | A taxpayer with a delinquency over $10,000 that remains unpaid at year-end may be assessed an additional 6% penalty on that delinquency. |
Before paying an old or delinquent balance, obtain the current payoff amount from the Township rather than sending only the amount shown on an older bill. Interest continues to affect the balance, and a payment that does not cover the full amount may leave the account delinquent.
Tax Collector or Tax Assessor: which Piscataway office do you need?
The Tax Collector and Tax Assessor deal with the same property-tax system but perform different jobs. Contacting the correct office can prevent delays when you have an assessment, ownership or payment problem.
The Tax Collection Office also handles Piscataway sewer charges
Piscataway’s Tax Collection Division states that it collects annual sewer fees in addition to property taxes. The Township also maintains a separate online utility-payment route, so do not assume the property-tax payment screen is the correct place for a sewer bill.
If you have both a property-tax balance and sewer charge, identify which account and charge you are paying before submitting money. This matters when resolving a delinquency because the Township can maintain separate records for taxes and sanitary-sewer service fees.
New Jersey property-tax relief programs
Municipal property-tax collection and New Jersey property-tax relief are separate functions. The Piscataway Tax Collector collects the municipal bill, while major relief programs are administered under New Jersey state rules.
For the current application year, eligibility limits, deadlines and payment timing can change. Use the New Jersey Division of Taxation rather than an old municipal rebate page when checking current statewide relief rules.
Common Piscataway tax-payment problems
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Online payment page is unavailable | Check the official portal notice and call 732-562-2331 for the currently accepted alternative before the deadline. |
| Street address returns no tax account | Try the address without the street suffix or with an abbreviation, or search by block and lot. |
| Payment was submitted but balance still appears | Allow the stated posting period, retain confirmation and contact the office if the payment remains missing. |
| Mortgage company should have paid | Check the municipal account and contact the lender/servicer promptly if the expected installment is still unpaid. |
| You disagree with the property’s assessed value | Contact the Tax Assessor rather than treating an assessment dispute as a Tax Collector payment correction. |
| You need an exact delinquent payoff | Request a current balance because interest may have accrued after the amount shown on an older bill. |
| You are unsure which Municipal Building address to use | Call the Tax Collection Office because Township pages currently show both Hoes Lane and Sidney Road references. |
Piscataway Tax Collector FAQ
What is the Piscataway Tax Collector phone number?
The Township Tax Collection Office phone number is 732-562-2331.
Where is the Piscataway Tax Collector office?
Piscataway’s payment portal, Finance Department information and Township footer identify the municipal address as 455 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854. A Tax Collector contact page also displays 455 Sidney Rd, so call the office before mailing or visiting if the exact destination is important.
What are the Piscataway Tax Collector office hours?
The Township Tax Collector contact page publishes hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and states that the office is closed daily from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Confirm holiday or temporary closures before a time-sensitive visit.
Can I pay Piscataway property taxes online?
Piscataway has an official online tax-payment service, but the payment page currently reports that payments are offline for maintenance and are expected to be reactivated on or before January 1, 2027. Check the live portal before relying on online payment.
How can I look up a Piscataway tax bill?
The official Township Tax Information Lookup allows searches by account number, block and lot, or street address.
When are Piscataway property taxes due?
The regular quarterly property-tax installment dates are February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. Check the current bill or Township notice for any quarter-specific extension or estimated-bill change.
What happens if Piscataway property taxes are late?
Under Piscataway’s 2026 resolution, interest applies when an installment is not paid within the ten-calendar-day period. The stated rates are 8% per year on the first $1,500 of delinquency and 18% per year on the amount above $1,500, with interest reverting to the original due date when the grace period is missed.
Does the Piscataway Tax Collector handle sewer bills?
Yes. The Township Tax Collection Division states that it also collects sewer charges. Property-tax and utility-payment routes are separate, so use the correct account and payment page.
Who should I call about a property assessment?
Assessment questions normally belong with the Piscataway Tax Assessor rather than the Tax Collector. The Township lists the Tax Assessor at 732-562-2328.
Official Piscataway and New Jersey resources
Search municipal tax records by account number, block and lot, or street address.
Check current electronic-payment availability and payment-system notices.
Municipal departments, Tax Collector information and Township services.
Current statewide property-tax relief programs and tax information.
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