The following are some helpful hints from the tax department. Social Services in New Jersey may be aware of additional resources and programs. Ģ-1-1- is funded by the United Ways of NJ in partnership Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2021 with the State of New Jersey. Lifeline is administered by the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS).ĭial 2-1-1 any day, any time for confidential referrals to local health and human service assistance services or search NJ 2-1-1’s on-line database at. For more information about Lifeline, call 1-80, or You can apply for Lifeline by using the NJSave application, available at. The benefit can help eligible homeowners and renters with electric and/or natural gas costs. Lifeline provides an annual energy benefit to qualified seniors and the disabled. To print applications, review eligibility requirements, locate your county application agency, visit or call 1-80. Applications for LIHEAP are accepted from Octothrough June 30, 2021.

Renters who have their heating costs included in their rent may also qualify. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps New Jersey households pay for heating costs and certain medically-necessary cooling expenses. Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): If you're having trouble affording your utility bills, there are some options for help.:ġ. No gas or electric public or municipal utility or privately or publicly owned water system shall collect any fee or charge imposed for late or otherwise untimely payments or service reconnections that have accrued, and will continue to accrue, during the Public Health Emergency. (Extended to Decemunder Executive order 246). See 'Qualified and Non-Qualified Rental Properties' under Tenants for more information.***Under Executive Order 229, no household in New Jersey can have its electricity, gas or water service shut off due to non-payment through June 30, 2021. You do not qualify if you lived in tax-exempt, subsidized, or campus housing. Rented or owned a mobile home located in a mobile home park.Rented an apartment, condominium, or house.You are considered a tenant if, on October 1, 2019, you: You do not qualify if your residence was completely exempt from paying property taxes or you made P.I.L.O.T. Were a resident of a continuing care retirement community and your continuing care contract requires you to pay the proportionate share of property taxes attributable to your unit.Were a resident shareholder of a cooperative housing complex.Owned a condominium and paid property taxes on your unit.You are considered a homeowner if, on October 1, 2019, you: This program provides property tax r elief t o New Jersey residents who owned or rented their principle residence (main home) on October 1, 2019, and met the income limits. ĪNCHOR PROGRAM: (AFFORDABLE NEW JERSEY COMMUNITIES FOR HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS)ĪNCHOR replaces the Homestead Benefit program. For eligibility and other information about the Homestead Benefit Program go to. No one has the authority to forgive interest on delinquent taxes.Ģ018 Homestead Benefit payments were paid to eligible taxpayers on the May 2022 tax installment. As a statutory officer of the State of New Jersey, the Tax Collector is obligated to follow all State Statutes regarding property tax collection including billing, due dates, charging interest on delinquent taxes and tax sale procedures. Payments may be made by check, cash or money order.

Should the 10th fall on a weekend or legal holiday, you will have until the next business day to make payment. Please be advised that the State of New Jersey DOES NOT allow the Tax Collector to acknowledge postmarks, therefore, the taxes must be received in our office on or before the 10th. The City of Ocean City does permit a 10 day grace period. Failure to receive a tax bill does not exempt you from paying taxes or the interest due on delinquent taxes. Property taxes are due on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. The Tax Collector is responsible for the billing, collection, reporting and enforcement of municipal taxes for the City of Ocean City.

Ocean county tax records