Somers Point Tax Collector: Pay Property Tax, Office & Hours
Use this guide to reach the City of Somers Point Tax Collector, check a property-tax account, pay a quarterly bill, confirm office hours, understand the 10-day grace period, or work out what to do when a payment is late or a bill never arrived.
Somers Point handles tax collection separately from property assessment, so the fastest route depends on whether your question concerns money due or the underlying assessed value and property record.
Lisa King, CTC
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., excluding holidays
February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1
10 days, subject to the weekend/holiday rule
P.O. Box 157, Somers Point, NJ 08244
How to pay Somers Point property taxes online
The City of Somers Point publishes an online tax and sewer payment link through its Tax/Sewer Collection page. The linked account system is hosted by Edmunds GovTech’s WIPP service.
Somers Point Tax Collector office, phone and hours
The City’s Tax/Sewer Collection page lists the tax office at City Hall, 1 West New Jersey Avenue, Somers Point, NJ 08244. Published office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
1 West New Jersey Avenue
Somers Point, NJ 08244
Department page telephone listing: 609-927-9088 ext. 141.
P.O. Box 157
Somers Point, NJ 08244
Do not mail cash.
Somers Point property tax due dates and grace period
Somers Point property taxes are billed in four quarterly installments. The standard due dates published by the City are February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1.
| Quarter | Due date | Grace-period rule | Practical action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | February 1 | Through the 10-day grace period | Make sure the City receives payment by the applicable deadline. |
| 2nd quarter | May 1 | Through the 10-day grace period | Check the account if a mortgage company normally pays for you. |
| 3rd quarter | August 1 | Through the 10-day grace period | Watch for estimated billing if the final tax rate is delayed. |
| 4th quarter | November 1 | Through the 10-day grace period | Resolve unpaid balances promptly before year-end penalties become relevant. |
The City allows a 10-day grace period. If the 10th falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
Late-payment interest
The City states that delinquent taxes accrue interest at 8% per year on the first $1,500 of delinquency and 18% per year on amounts above $1,500. A 6% year-end penalty may also apply when tax and sewer delinquency exceeds $10,000 at the end of the calendar year.
If you are already late, obtain the current payoff amount rather than sending the original quarterly amount from an old bill. Interest can change the amount required to bring the account current.
Online, mail and in-person payment options
Use the City-linked WIPP payment portal. Review the account and any processing charge displayed before submitting.
Mail payment to P.O. Box 157, Somers Point, NJ 08244. The City specifically says not to mail cash.
The City states that tax and sewer payments may be made in person by check, cash or money order.
Tax Collector vs. Tax Assessor in Somers Point
The Tax Collector handles billing and collection. Questions about the assessed value of land or improvements belong with the Tax Assessment Office instead.
| Your question | Correct office | Why |
|---|---|---|
| How much tax is due? | Tax Collector | The collection office maintains tax billing and payment balances. |
| Was my payment received? | Tax Collector | Payment posting is a collection function. |
| Why is my assessed value this amount? | Tax Assessor | The Assessor is responsible for property valuation for tax purposes. |
| My property suffered major damage | Tax Assessor | The City instructs owners to notify the Assessor when major damage or demolition may affect a future assessment. |
| I need tax maps or sales data | Tax Assessment | The Assessment Office provides tax maps, sales information and general assessment information. |
Somers Point, NJ 08244
Jennifer Dowe · 609-927-9088 ext. 147
What if you did not receive a property tax bill?
Not receiving a tax bill does not cancel the tax obligation or protect the account from delinquent interest. Somers Point states that property-tax bills are generally mailed once a year with four quarterly payment stubs, although estimated third-quarter billing may sometimes require an additional mailing.
The City says it sends a welcome letter to a new owner after receiving notice of the ownership change from the Atlantic County Clerk’s Office. At a sale, the existing tax and sewer bill should also be transferred to the new owner at closing.
How to report an address change
The Tax/Sewer Collection page states that address changes must be submitted in writing. The City provides a change-of-address form and directs residents to send it to the Tax Collection staff at P.O. Box 157, Somers Point, NJ 08244.
Somers Point and New Jersey property-tax relief
Local deductions and statewide benefit programs are different. Somers Point describes local deductions for qualifying senior or disabled residents and qualifying veterans, while New Jersey separately administers programs including ANCHOR, Senior Freeze and Stay NJ.
Local $250 deductions
The City describes a $250 annual deduction for qualifying senior or disabled residents. Local eligibility includes ownership and residency requirements plus statutory income rules.
The City also identifies a $250 annual veteran deduction for qualifying applicants.
For senior or disabled deductions, the City notes that annual updates are required. Failure to return the update can result in removal of the deduction and a back-bill.
2025 New Jersey property-tax relief application
For the current 2025 benefit cycle, New Jersey’s Division of Taxation lists November 2, 2026 as the filing deadline for property-tax relief applications. Depending on age, disability status and program, residents may use the combined PAS-1 application or the applicable ANCHOR filing process.
Property-tax relief for eligible New Jersey homeowners and renters based on program-specific residency and income requirements.
Reimburses eligible seniors and qualifying disabled residents for increases in property tax or qualifying mobile-home site fees.
Provides benefits to qualifying senior homeowners subject to current statutory and State-budget rules.
Late taxes, municipal liens and tax sale
In New Jersey, unpaid municipal charges can eventually lead to a tax sale. The sale generally involves a tax sale certificate—a lien against the property—rather than an immediate sale of ownership of the real estate itself.
If your Somers Point account is delinquent, contacting the Tax Collector early is more useful than relying on an old balance. Interest can continue to accrue, and other municipal charges may affect the amount required to clear the account.
Tax-sale redemption calculation fees
Somers Point’s municipal code provides two redemption calculations in a calendar year at no cost to a party entitled to redeem a tax sale certificate. A $50 fee can apply to each subsequent calculation requested during that calendar year. The code also provides a $50 fee for certain calculations requested by a tax-lien holder.
Common Somers Point property-tax problems
| Problem | What it may mean | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Online account shows a balance after payment | The payment may still be processing or may have been applied differently than expected. | Keep the confirmation and contact the Tax Collector if the account does not update appropriately. |
| You disagree with assessed value | This is an assessment issue, not a payment-collection issue. | Contact the Somers Point Tax Assessment Office. |
| You never received the bill | The tax remains due despite nonreceipt. | Check the account online and ask the Tax Collector to verify the mailing record. |
| Mortgage company normally pays taxes | An escrow arrangement may exist, but you remain interested in whether the municipal account is current. | Check the City account and contact your mortgage servicer if the expected payment is missing. |
| Recently purchased property | Ownership information and billing records may be in transition. | Use the property identifiers to confirm the correct account and contact the City if ownership information needs review. |
Somers Point Tax Collector FAQs
What are the Somers Point property-tax due dates?
The City lists February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 as the standard quarterly property-tax due dates.
Does Somers Point have a grace period for property taxes?
Yes. The City allows a 10-day grace period. If the 10th falls on a weekend or legal holiday, payment may be made on the next business day.
Can I use the mailing postmark as proof that my tax payment was on time?
No. Somers Point states that the Tax Collector cannot use the postmark as the payment date; the payment must be received by the office within the applicable deadline.
Where can I pay Somers Point property taxes online?
The City Tax/Sewer Collection page links to the Somers Point WIPP payment account at Edmunds GovTech.
Who is the Somers Point Tax Collector?
The City currently identifies Lisa King, CTC, as Tax Collector and Emerald L. Hornig, CTC/RMC/CMR, as Deputy Tax Collector.
What if I disagree with my property assessment?
Contact the Somers Point Tax Assessment Office rather than the Tax Collector. The Assessor handles property valuation and assessment-related records.
Does missing a tax bill excuse a late payment?
No. The City explains that failure to receive a bill does not remove the tax obligation or delinquent interest.
Can I mail cash for my property taxes?
No. Somers Point specifically instructs residents not to mail cash.
Official Somers Point and New Jersey resources
Office contacts, due dates, payment methods, delinquent-interest rules, relief information and the official payment link.
City-linked WIPP portal for tax and sewer account lookup and online payment.
Assessment questions, tax maps, sales information and property-value issues.
Current ANCHOR, Senior Freeze, Stay NJ and related State guidance.
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