Pay, Find or Fix a Woodbridge Tax Account
Use this guide to pay a Woodbridge Township property-tax or sewer bill, check due dates and fees, set up ACH, find the Tax Collection Office, or work out whether the problem belongs with the Tax Collector or Tax Assessor.
The important part is choosing the correct Woodbridge, New Jersey account before sending money. The township’s live payment action is completed through its official WIPP link.
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Town Hall, 1 Main St., first floor
8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
August 13, 2026
What do you need to do?
Check the correct Woodbridge property in WIPP, review the amount and fee, then pay online or choose an offline route.
Use the Tax Collection Office, but follow the sewer due dates, sewer payee and sewer mailing address—not the tax-mail instructions.
Use the Tax Assessor or Middlesex County property-record/appeal resources rather than asking the payment counter to change an assessment.
How to pay Woodbridge Township property taxes online
Woodbridge Township’s official instructions are deliberately simple: open its Taxpayer Information/WIPP route, find the home, click Make Payment, and follow the payment instructions. Use the checks below before the final click.
Woodbridge tax payment fees and best-use cases
| Method | Published cost/rule | Best use | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online electronic check | $1.95 convenience fee | Fast online payment with a small fixed fee | Verify bank details and final amount |
| Debit/credit card | Approximately 2.95% | Card convenience | Percentage fee grows with the bill |
| ACH direct withdrawal | Free | Recurring planned payments | Form timing and bank-account changes |
| In person | Cash, check or money order listed | Complex account or receipt questions | Bring the correct bill/account details |
| Drop box | Town Hall front drop-off box | Local physical delivery outside counter interaction | Keep a record of what you deposited |
| Property tax: Township of Woodbridge / PO Box 5004 | When there is enough mailing time | Do not use the sewer address |
Woodbridge property-tax due dates and 10-day grace period
The township says property-tax bills are mailed in January and July. Standard quarterly due dates are February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1.
Woodbridge sewer bill due dates, payee and mailing address
The Tax Collection Office handles both property tax and water/sewer billing, but the sewer bill has its own calendar and mailing instructions.
Sewer utility bills are mailed in March. The township sewer-payment document lists due dates of April 1 and October 1, with a 10-day grace period.
Tax Collection: 732-602-6010
Additional sewer contact: 732-634-4500, ext. 4530
| Bill type | Make check payable to | Mail to | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property tax | Township of Woodbridge | Tax Office, P.O. Box 5004, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 | This is the tax lockbox route. |
| Sewer utility | T.W.S.U. | Sewer Utility, P.O. Box 1447, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 | This is a different payee and PO Box. |
Set up Woodbridge ACH direct withdrawal correctly
The township payment documents describe ACH direct withdrawal for both property tax and sewer as free of charge. It works best when it is set up before the billing deadline, not at the last minute.
Pay without WIPP
Go to the Tax Collection Office on the first floor of Town Hall, 1 Main Street. The township lists cash, check and money order as accepted counter methods.
The township says tax payments may be placed in the drop-off box located in front of Town Hall. Keep your own record of the payment details.
Tax Office
P.O. Box 5004
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Woodbridge Township NJ Tax Collector hours, phone and address
1 Main Street
First Floor
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Tax Collector: Richard Lorentzen
Tax office: 732-602-6010
Sewer: 732-634-4500 ext. 4530
| Day | Hours | Useful note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Bring bill/account information for counter help. |
| Tuesday | 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. | Extended published evening hours. |
| Wednesday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Standard weekday schedule. |
| Thursday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Standard weekday schedule. |
| Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Check holiday/closure notices before travel. |
What to do if a Woodbridge payment is missing
Where to find Woodbridge Township NJ tax records
“Tax records” can mean four different things. Use the source that actually owns the record you need.
| You need | Best source | What it helps with | Do not confuse it with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current tax/sewer account | Woodbridge WIPP | Property/account lookup, balance/payment action | Assessment appeal decision |
| Assessed value / owner / deduction record | Woodbridge Tax Assessor | Assessment, ownership, exemptions, deductions | Payment posting |
| Tax map / lot dimensions | Woodbridge Township Tax Maps | Map sheets and property dimensions | Current payoff balance |
| County assessment/sales search | Middlesex County Tax Board | County property-assessment and sales records | Woodbridge online payment |
| Assessment appeal | Middlesex County Tax Board | A-1 forms, 2026 guidelines, hearing schedule | Normal bill payment |
Woodbridge Tax Collector vs Tax Assessor
The Collector handles money and account collection. The Assessor handles the value and assessment record that helps determine the bill.
| Question | Correct office | Why |
|---|---|---|
| How much do I owe? | Tax Collector | Billing, balances and collection |
| Did my tax/sewer payment post? | Tax Collector | Payment records and receipts |
| How do I use ACH? | Tax Collector | Tax/sewer payment setup |
| Why is my assessed value this amount? | Tax Assessor | Property valuation |
| Who is listed as owner? | Tax Assessor | Ownership assessment records |
| Can I claim a deduction/exemption? | Tax Assessor | Applications and eligibility records |
| How do I appeal the assessment? | Assessor + Middlesex County Tax Board | Assessment explanation and formal appeal route |
Need property-tax relief instead of a payment link?
New Jersey deductions and exemptions are separate from paying a current bill. Woodbridge’s Assessor page links the relevant local forms, while the state publishes the eligibility rules.
New Jersey provides an annual $250 deduction for qualifying senior or disabled homeowners and certain surviving spouses/partners. Form PTD and proof go to the local assessor or tax collector.
Qualifying veterans and certain surviving spouses/partners may apply using the state veteran-deduction process through the local assessor or collector.
Certain veterans who are 100% permanently and totally service-connected disabled may qualify for a full exemption on the principal residence; applications go to the local assessor.
Late taxes, returned checks and tax-sale account help
If an account is already delinquent, do not pay an old printed amount without confirming the current status. Woodbridge’s municipal code gives the Tax Collector responsibility for current/delinquent tax collection and official tax/lien searches.
Woodbridge code imposes a $20 service charge for a check or written instrument returned for insufficient funds. After such a return, future payment from that payer must be cash, bank-certified check or bank cashier’s check.
Ask the Tax Collector for the correct redemption calculation instead of estimating a payoff. The code also provides charges for certain duplicate/redemption services.
| Situation | Code-listed charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Returned NSF check/instrument | $20 | Call for the updated balance and accepted replacement-payment form. |
| Duplicate tax-sale redemption certificate | $25 | Request through the Tax Collector when actually needed. |
| Processing/mail of cancelled redeemed tax-sale certificate | $30 | Confirm account-specific redemption instructions. |
| Third/subsequent written redemption calculation | $50 each | Requests are made in writing under the code. |
If the assessed value—not the payment—is the problem
Woodbridge’s Tax Assessor administers local assessment and appeal matters. Formal county appeals are handled through the Middlesex County Board of Taxation.
Woodbridge payment safety checklist
Woodbridge Township Tax Office map and visit checklist
Woodbridge and Middlesex resources to use when you are ready to act
The article above explains the steps. Use these official links for live balances, applications, current notices or filings that must happen outside this website.
Woodbridge Township NJ Tax Collector FAQs
How do I pay Woodbridge Township NJ property taxes online?
Use the WIPP payment portal linked by Woodbridge Township. Find the correct property, click Make Payment, verify the property and amount, review the convenience fee, submit the payment and save the confirmation.
What are the Woodbridge Township Tax Collector office hours?
The Tax Collection Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended Tuesday hours from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. It is on the first floor of Town Hall at 1 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095.
When are Woodbridge Township property taxes due?
Woodbridge Township property-tax payments are normally due February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. The township payment-options document states that property-tax payments receive a 10-day grace period. Verify the current bill and township notice before relying on a deadline.
What are the Woodbridge online tax payment fees?
Woodbridge Township lists a $1.95 convenience fee for an online electronic-check payment and an approximately 2.95% fee for debit or credit card payments. Review the fee shown at checkout before submitting.
Where do I mail a Woodbridge Township property-tax payment?
Make the property-tax check payable to Township of Woodbridge and mail it to Tax Office, P.O. Box 5004, Woodbridge, NJ 07095. Do not use the separate sewer-utility mailing address for a property-tax payment.
When are Woodbridge Township sewer bills due and where are they mailed?
The township sewer-payment document says sewer bills are mailed in March and are due April 1 and October 1, with a 10-day grace period. Sewer checks are payable to T.W.S.U. and mailed to Sewer Utility, P.O. Box 1447, Woodbridge, NJ 07095.
Is Woodbridge Township ACH direct withdrawal free?
Yes. The township payment-options documents describe ACH direct withdrawal for tax and sewer as free. The form should be completed and mailed by the 15th day of the month before payment is due. A revised form is required if the bank account changes.
How do I search Woodbridge Township NJ tax records?
Use the township-linked WIPP site for tax and sewer account information, the Woodbridge Tax Assessor for assessed value, ownership, deductions and exemptions, Woodbridge Township Tax Maps for map sheets and lot dimensions, and the Middlesex County Tax Board for county property-assessment and sales search or tax-appeal resources.
Should I contact the Woodbridge Tax Collector or Tax Assessor?
Use the Tax Collector for bills, payments, WIPP account questions, receipts, ACH, sewer billing, delinquent balances and tax-sale payment issues. Use the Tax Assessor for assessed value, ownership records, deductions, exemptions and assessment appeals.
What should I do if a Woodbridge tax or sewer payment does not appear?
Do not immediately pay a second time. Keep the confirmation number, check image or receipt, confirm the correct tax or sewer account and billing period, then call the Tax Collection Office at 732-602-6010 with the payment date, amount and proof.