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1. When are taxes due?

Property taxes are due on 2/1, for the 1st quarter covering January, February, and March, 5/1, for the 2nd quarter, covering April, May, and June, 8/1, for the 3rd quarter, covering July, August and September and 11/1 for the 4th quarter, covering October, November and December. There is a 10 day grace period for each quarter and an extension to the next business day if the grace period falls on a holiday or weekend. We do not accept postmarks. Late fees will apply from the originally due date if payment is not received by the end of the grace period.

NOTE: Failure to receive a tax bill does not exempt you from paying taxes or the interest on delinquent taxes.

2. How can I pay my taxes?

Taxes can be paid by check, cash or money order. You may also pay your tax online at our secured website. South Orange does not accept credit card payments at this time, any online payment requires your checking account information.
Any tax sale item must be paid by cash, money order or certified check.

Mail Payment to:
Township of South Orange Village
Tax Collector’s Office
76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 302
South Orange, NJ 07079 Pay taxes online

3. When are tax bills mailed?

Taxes are billed and mailed out once a year. You may get a third quarter estimated bill which is mailed in June and a final bill which goes out in September. If you are a new owner, please contact the tax office for a duplicate bill. We do not know who you are until the deed comes through. If you have a mortgage company, an advice copy of the bill is always sent to you.

4. How do I go about filing a tax appeal?

All questions concerning tax appeal should be directed to the Assessor’s Office 973-378-7715, ext. 7729.

For your convenience, you may download tax appeal forms and instructions online or you may pick up forms or send a self stamped addressed envelope to the Tax board at the following address:
Essex County Board of Taxation
50 South Clinton Street, Suite 5200
East Orange, NJ 07018

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tax appeal forms

5. How do I change my mailing address?

Address change request must be made in writing and signed by the property owner and forwarded to the tax assessor at:

Township of South Orange Village
Tax Assessor’s Office
76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 302
South Orange, NJ 07079
Property Record Change Form (PDF)

6. How can I get information about tax sales?

For detailed information, see the Tax Sale Information Page.

7. How do I change the name on my deed?

Please contact the tax assessor at 973-378-7715 Ext. 7729 for any deed change related question.

8. Can I be reminded via e-mail when taxes are due?

The Tax Collector’s Office can send you a reminder via text or email a week before each quarterly payment are due. You will need to sign up "Low Alerts" on SO Alerts on the Village's Homepage.

9. How do I go about paying off a lien on my property?

You can request a payoff figure from the tax office with a payment date along with the certificate number and property information. We prefer that you make the request in writing. If you plan to make the payment in person, please make your request for payoff 24 hours before you come in. Redemption request may be faxed to 973-761-1438.

10. When will I get a bill for any improvements made to my property?

You should receive a letter from the Tax Assessor after you obtain the certificate of occupancy from the Building department. The letters will advise you of the additional assessed value and the year/s involved. The added assessment bill will be issued by the Tax Collector in October, and it is due November 1st of the current year and you will also have the preliminary bills for the 1st and second quarter of the following year which are due February 1st and May 1st respectively. This bill will be combined with your regular bill in the second half of the following year.