Revenue Collections

Finance Department – Revenue Collection Division

The role of the Revenue Collection Division is to accurately process (collect, deposit, post, and report) all revenue; increase tax collection revenue; and manage tax liens within the parameters set forth by laws and regulations of the State of New Jersey.

Billing

• Prepare and process the annual tax levy (quarterly Tax, Special District and PILOT bills).

Collections

• Collect all property tax payments and provide central cashiering for other City revenue.
• Post and deposit daily collections in coordination with the City Treasurer.
• Assist City Treasurer with monthly reconciliations of transactions and balances.

Daily Management

• Provide information and assistance to taxpayers regarding billings, payments, and balances.
• Official tax searches: research paid/delinquent/lien status for title, mortgage, and insurance companies.
• Provide tax status reports for properties requested by the City’s Code Enforcement Department.
• Process fire insurance checks.

Enforcement

• Notify taxpayers of delinquent balances after each payment due date.
• Process annual tax lien sale.  Assign municipal tax liens to investors whenever possible.
• Assist Legal Department with the property foreclosure process.
• Inform outside lien holders of subsequent payment information; to maximize cash collections.
• Process tax lien redemptions.

Reporting – Provide reports to the Mayor or City Council when requested or required.