Property Taxes and Sewer Billing

1600 Shore Road
Northfield, NJ  08225
Phone 609-641-2832 (see extensions, below)
Fax 609-646-7175

Cindy Ruffo, Tax Collector/Registrar of Vital Statistics, ext 126
Email: cruffo@cityofnorthfield.org

Robin Atlas, Assistant Tax Clerk/Deputy Registrar, ext 127
Email: ratlas@cityofnorthfield.org

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, excluding holidays

Mark Sykes, Tax Assessor,  ext 128
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am to 4:30pm, excluding holidays

Due Dates
Feb 1st           1st Quarter Real Estate Taxes
Mar 1st           Sewer Bill  (1st of 2 installments)
May 1st           2nd Quarter Real Estate Taxes
Aug 1st           3rd Quarter Real Estate Taxes
Sept 1st          Sewer Bill  (2nd  of 2 installments)
Nov 1st           4th Quarter Real Estate Taxes

• NOTE:  There is a 10 day grace period for both taxes and sewer
• Postmarks DO NOT count
• Partial payments are accepted for taxes

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I get an e-mail reminder when taxes are due?
   Yes, if you sign up for our City email blast. Emails are sent out with City information and updates at least once a month.
   
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2. When are tax bills mailed?
   Tax bills are mailed out once a year sometime in July. New bills are mailed when there is a change in ownership; but it takes 4 weeks to get the changes from the County so please contact tax office for amounts due in meantime.
3. When are tax payments due?
   Property taxes are billed in Northfield on a calendar year, January 1st to December 31st., in four quarterly installments, as follows:
   
   1st quarter - February 1st
   2nd quarter – May 1st
   3rd quarter – August 1st
   4th quarter – November 1st
   
   There is a 10 day grace period. On the 11th day, interest is calculated back to the 1st. If the 10th falls on a weekend or legal holiday, you have until the next working day to make payment. We cannot honor postmarks. Failure to receive a tax bill does not exempt you from paying taxes or the interest due on delinquent taxes.
   
   Delinquent taxes are subject to interest as follows:
   
   • 8% up to $1,500.00
   • 18% on balances over $1,500.00 per annum.
   • Any delinquency in excess of $10,000 will be charged a penalty of 6% if not paid by the end of the fiscal year.
4. How can I pay my taxes?
   Tax payments may be made with check, cash, and money order.
   
   Mail payments to:
   City of Northfield
   1600 Shore Road
   Northfield, NJ 08225
   
   For your after-hours convenience, we have provided a drop box in rear of the Municipal Building next to the back steps. No cash please!
5. How do I go about filing an appeal?
   All appeal questions should be directed to the Assessor Office (609) 641-2832 extension 128.
   
   The Tax Assessor is in on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
6. What if I want to change my mailing address?
   This request must be made in writing and signed by the property owner, along with the block/lot and sent to:
   
   City of Northfield
   1600 Shore Road
   Northfield, NJ 08225
   E-mail to: cruffo@cityofnorthfield.org
   FAX to: (609) 646-7175