2011-2012 Recycling Schedule Calendar - Belleville, NJ

Tax Collector
Tax Collection • Water Payments • Garage Sale Permits • Annual Tax Sale • Senior Deductions
TAX COLLECT ION:
Tax Due Dates: February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1
Evening Hours: First Monday in each tax quarter - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Taxes due on the first of each quarter with a 10 day grace period and interest retroactive to the first, Interest calculated at 8% on first $1500.00 and 18% in
excess of $1500.00. There is a 6% year-end penalty for delinquencies over $10,000.00.
Payments accepted by cash, check or money order only. When paying by check or E-check, you must include your block and lot number. The tax office does
not use an account number system. Please include a self addressed stamped envelope with your payment if you require a receipt.
When ownership of property changes, the tax bill should be forwarded to the new owners.
TAXES ARE VALID WITH OR WITHOUT POSSESSION OF A HARDCOPY OF A BILL.
Senior Citizens deduction renewal form (PD-5) are due by March 1 or with a Doctor’s verification no later than May 1.
WATER BILLING:
We must have a reading on your water meter at least twice a year. If the meter is not operating, it must be replaced immediately at the expense of the
homeowner. For those not home during the day, please make other arrangements with our office to provide us with your meter readings.
If you have a remote reader on the outside of your house, check the numbers against the inside meter at least twice a year to see if they match.
All payments are by cash, check or money order only. You must include your water account number with all check payments. Please include a self addressed
stamped envelope with your payment if you require a receipt.
A final water meter reading must be obtained before all changes of ownership. Please provide new owner information as soon as possible after closing date.
WATER SHUT-OFF PROGRAM IN EFFECT EVERY MAY-OCTOBER.
GARAGE SALES:
Garage sale permits are $10.00 for three consecutive days and residents are permitted to have two (2) per year. In the event of bad weather, the rain dates will
be on next consecutive weekend.
DROP BOX
The Tax Collector takes pride in announcing that the Township of Belleville now provides a drop box in the lobby of the Town Hall
on the ground floor - between the police department and the main building - for those who are making tax and water payments by check
only. Residents can now make payments in a secure protected environment without waiting in line and prime time parking issues.
Please enjoy the convenience!