Scotch Plains Township Tax Collector: Office Hours, Address & Payments
The Scotch Plains Township Tax Collector handles municipal property-tax collection and related payment questions. The office is at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076, and the Tax Collector can be reached through the Township main number at 908-322-6700, extension 207.
Use this page to find the official payment portal, current office schedule, quarterly due dates, mailing and drop-box instructions, late-payment rules, tax-sale guidance, and the right office when your question is about an assessment rather than a payment.
Scotch Plains Township Tax Collector
430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
908-322-6700 ext. 207
Oliver Margetts
Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1 and Nov. 1
Scotch Plains Township Tax Collector address, phone and hours
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
908-322-6700, ext. 207
Monday–Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Township’s contact directory identifies Oliver Margetts as Tax Collector. The published Tax Collection page also lists extensions 207 and 208 for assistance with tax-payment questions and account numbers.
How to pay Scotch Plains property taxes
Scotch Plains offers several ways to pay property taxes. The safest choice depends on how close you are to the grace-period deadline and whether you also need to pay sewer charges.
Use the Township-authorized Edmunds GovPay portal to review the account and make an online payment. AutoPay is also available through the portal.
Visit the Tax Collector’s office at 430 Park Avenue. The Township states that in-person payments are accepted by check or cash; credit-card payments are made online.
You can mail a check, use qualifying bank BillPay, or place a non-cash payment in the 24-hour drop box in the Police Department at 430 Park Avenue.
Steps to look up and pay a Scotch Plains tax bill online
Scotch Plains property-tax due dates and grace period
The regular New Jersey quarterly property-tax schedule used by Scotch Plains is February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. The Township normally provides a 10-calendar-day grace period.
| Quarter | Statutory due date | Normal grace period | Important point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | February 1 | Through February 10 | If the 10th falls on a weekend or holiday, the Township says the grace period extends to the next business day. |
| 2nd quarter | May 1 | Through May 10 | A late payment can trigger interest calculated back to the original due date. |
| 3rd quarter | August 1 | Normally through August 10 | For 2026 only, Scotch Plains extended the third-quarter grace period to October 5 because final bills were issued later. |
| 4th quarter | November 1 | Standard grace-period rules apply | The Township’s 2026 notice states that there is no special fourth-quarter extension. |
The Township also states that not receiving a bill does not remove the obligation to pay taxes, sewer charges or applicable interest.
How to find your Scotch Plains tax account or reprint a bill
The Township says property owners can view account information and reprint a tax bill online. This is useful when a bill is missing, you need the account number for bank BillPay, or you want to verify whether a recent payment has posted.
Mail, bank BillPay, in-person and drop-box instructions
Pay by mail
Make the check payable to Township of Scotch Plains and mail it to:
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1716
Include the bill stub when available. If you do not have the stub, the Township asks you to write the property’s Block and Lot on the check. Do not post-date the check.
Use your bank’s BillPay service
Payee: Township of Scotch Plains Tax
Address: 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1716
Account number: use the property-tax account number shown on the bill or found through the online portal.
If you need to pay both property taxes and sewer charges through bank BillPay, the Township instructs residents to create two separate payees.
Use the 24-hour drop box
A payment drop box is located in the Police Department at 430 Park Avenue and is accessible 24 hours a day. Do not put cash in the drop box. The Township says drop-box payments are credited on the next business day.
Pay in person
The Tax Collector’s office accepts in-person payments at 430 Park Avenue. The Township currently states that check and cash are accepted in the office and that credit-card payments are available through the website.
What happens when Scotch Plains property taxes are late?
When a payment is received after the grace period, interest is calculated from the original statutory due date rather than from the day after the grace period ends.
The Township publishes an interest rate of 8% per year on the first $1,500 of delinquent principal.
The Township publishes an 18% annual interest rate on delinquency over $1,500.
A 6% year-end penalty may apply to delinquencies exceeding $10,000 that remain as of December 31.
Payments are applied to interest and fees first and then to the oldest outstanding principal. The Township also lists a $20 service charge for returned checks and notes that certified funds may be required for future payments after a returned payment.
If your Scotch Plains property is in tax sale
The Tax Collector is required to conduct a tax sale for qualifying delinquent municipal tax and sewer charges. If prior-year charges remain unpaid by the tax-sale date, the delinquency can be sold and a lien placed against the property.
If a lien has already been placed on the property, contact the Tax Collector at 908-322-6700, extension 207 or 208, for the current redemption amount and instructions. Do not estimate a redemption amount from an older balance because additional interest and statutory charges may apply.
Tax Collector vs. Tax Assessor in Scotch Plains
The Tax Collector and Tax Assessor handle different parts of the property-tax system. Sending an assessment problem to the collection office can delay an answer, so use the distinction below.
For tax payments, balances, due dates, receipts, delinquent accounts, bank codes, tax-sale or lien-payment questions, and payment-account help.
For assessed value, property-record issues, mailing-address changes, added assessments, qualifying municipal deductions and other assessment-related matters.
The Township contact directory identifies Mike Ross as Tax Assessor and lists 908-322-6700, extension 206, for that office.
Changing the mailing address for a tax bill
The Township directs property owners to submit mailing-address changes to the Tax Assessor rather than the Tax Collector. Scotch Plains states that only one mailing address can be recorded for a property and that separate tax and sewer mailing addresses cannot be maintained.
If the problem is only that you did not receive a bill, check the online account as well. Missing a mailed bill does not stop the tax deadline or automatically remove interest.
Property-tax relief programs for Scotch Plains residents
Scotch Plains homeowners and renters may qualify for New Jersey property-tax relief depending on age, residency, income, disability status and whether they own or rent their principal residence. These programs are administered by the State rather than the Township Tax Collector.
New Jersey’s ANCHOR program provides property-tax relief to qualifying homeowners and renters based on the applicable program-year rules.
This program reimburses qualifying senior or disabled residents for eligible increases in property taxes or mobile-home park site fees.
Stay NJ provides property-tax benefits to qualifying older homeowners under the current State eligibility and funding rules.
Common Scotch Plains tax-payment problems
Scotch Plains Township Tax Collector FAQs
Where is the Scotch Plains Township Tax Collector’s office?
The Tax Collector’s office is at 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.
What is the Scotch Plains Tax Collector phone number?
Call 908-322-6700. The Township lists extension 207 for the Tax Collector and also references extension 208 for tax-office assistance.
Who is the Scotch Plains Township Tax Collector?
The Township’s current contact directory identifies Oliver Margetts as Tax Collector.
What are the current Scotch Plains Township office hours?
Through October 9, 2026, the Township’s published summer schedule is Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Verify the current schedule before visiting after October 9 because these are seasonal hours.
When are Scotch Plains property taxes due?
The regular quarterly due dates are February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. A standard 10-calendar-day grace period normally applies, subject to weekend, holiday or specifically announced extensions.
Can I pay Scotch Plains property taxes online?
Yes. Scotch Plains uses an authorized Edmunds GovPay portal for online tax and sewer payments, and AutoPay is available through the portal.
Does Scotch Plains accept postmarks for property-tax payments?
No. The Township states that postmarks are not accepted. A mailed payment must be physically received by the applicable grace-period deadline to avoid late interest.
Can I put cash in the Scotch Plains tax drop box?
No. The Township specifically instructs residents not to place cash in the 24-hour drop box at the Police Department.
Who handles property-assessment questions in Scotch Plains?
The Tax Assessor handles assessed values, added assessments and related property-record matters. The Township currently identifies Mike Ross as Tax Assessor at 908-322-6700, extension 206.
Official Scotch Plains and New Jersey resources
Office details, payment methods, quarterly due dates, delinquency rules and tax-sale guidance.
Visit the Township Tax Collection pageTownship-authorized online property-tax and sewer payment portal.
Open the payment portalCurrent municipal contacts, including the Tax Collector and Tax Assessor.
View Township contactsState guidance for ANCHOR, Senior Freeze, Stay NJ and related relief programs.
View NJ Division of Taxation relief programs
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