| Tax Office The Tax Office is responsible for the billing and collection of real estate taxes, delinquencies, and billing adjustments. Taxes are due quarterly on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. Payment must reach our office no later than the 10th of each tax quarter. Payments after the 10th will accrue interest from the due date of the 1st. Veterans and senior citizens may be eligible for tax deductions. Please call or visit during Tax Office business hours for forms, applications, and/or more information about these tax deductions. The 2011 total real estate tax includes the following 5 rates: 1. Local Purpose = $0.099 2. School = $1.129 3. County = $0.832 4. County Open Space = $0.020 5. Municipal Open Space = $0.020 Total = $2.100 Each taxing authority is responsible for determining their tax rate. The local purpose tax is set by the Township Committee to generate funds for the operation of the municipality. The school tax is set by the Board of Education for educating the children of Upper Pittsgrove from kindergarten through 12th grade. The county tax is set by the Board of Chosen Freeholders for the operation of Salem County. The two open space tax rates (county and municipal) are assessed for the dedication of land for open space, including farmland preservation. The five tax rates are added together and multiplied by your assessment to give you the total real estate taxes that you will be responsible for paying each year. The tax rate is based on each $100 of the assessed value of your property. The assessed value of your property is determined by the municipal Tax Assessor. Farmland Assessment information is available through the Tax Assessor. The 2011 cover letter and Farmland Assessment form are now online on the Forms & Downloads page. The Farmland Assessment Application is due August 1, 2011. If you have any questions regarding your assessment please contact the Tax Assessor on Tuesday evenings or by email. For general information about farmland assessment eligibility click here. If you have questions regarding tax rates call the Tax Office during regular business hours or contact the individual taxing authority:
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| Upper Pittsgrove Township 431 Route 77, Elmer, NJ, 08318 856-358-8500 856-358-1160 fax |
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