Tax Collector
Linda Swackhamer, CTC
908-735-6609
Tuesday & Thursday 12 NOON –3:00 p.m.The tax collector is responsible for the collection of all current and delinquent property taxes, conducting tax and lien searches; and collection, depositing and disbursement of all funds.
Supplemental Income Statement for Use by Tax Collector in Determining Eligibility for Deduction
Franklin Township’s annual Tax Sale is normally conducted in May of each calendar year for the prior year’s delinquencies.
NOTICES from the Office of the Tax Collector
Third Quarter 2011 Tax Bills - Important Notice
DATE: FEBRUARY 18, 2011
REG: HOMESTEAD REBATE IS NOW HOMESTEAD BENEFIT
The Homestead Rebate has been renamed by the State of New Jersey. It is now the Homestead Benefit.
Applications for this benefit were mailed to eligible homeowners by the State of New Jersey and the deadline for this benefit for 2009 was January 3, 2011. Eligible homeowners will receive their benefit as a credit on the property tax bill for the second quarter 2011. A revised tax bill will be issued to eligible Franklin Township homeowners on or about April 1, 2011 and will be done for payment May 1, 2011. Benefit amounts differ according to income, amount of taxes paid, age of applicant and whether the applicant may be eligible to claim an exemption as blind or disabled for tax year 2009.
To be eligible for the homestead benefit you must have been a New Jersey resident who owned and occupied a home in New Jersey that was your principal residence on October 1, 2009. You must also have met certain income limits and paid in full all 2009 property taxes. Tenants will not receive a 2009 benefit.
TAXES ARE DUE ON FEB 1; MAY 1; AUGUST 1; AND NOVEMBER 1. TAXES ARE DUE ON THE FIRST WITH A 10 DAY GRACE PERIOD. PAYMENT MUST REACH OUR OFFICE BY THE 10TH. ANY PAYMENTS AFTER THE 10TH WILL ACCRUE INTEREST BACK TO THE DUE DATE OF THE 1ST. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.