TAX BILL INFO:
2022 3rd quarter property taxes are due August 1st, 2022.  The 2022 3rd quarter grace period has been extended to August 31st, 2022.  Please be advised that postmarks are not accepted in accordance with the State of New Jersey tax laws.  Payments must be received by August 31st, 2022.

Property Taxes
Property tax bills are mailed annually (once a year) after June 1st and payments are due quarterly as follows: August 1st, November 1st, February 1st and May 1st.
Added/Omitted Assessments

These bills are for new construction, additions and/or alterations/changes to a property. They are mailed once a year in October and are due in addition to the original billing. (November 1st, February 1st and May 1st)

Payments not received in our office by 4:00 p.m. on the 10th will accrue interest from the due date of the 1st.

If you use online banking to make your property tax payments or if you send a payment without a payment stub, please use your Block, Lot, and Qualifier (if applicable) as the Account Number or list it in the “memo” section of your check.

Direct Debit Payments
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Starting with quarterly due dates June 2018, when you complete and return the authorization form, we will debit your designated bank  account for your billed amount for water/sewer charges or property taxes or both. You choose.  See form for debit dates.

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Mailing Address Change
The property owner must complete and sign the change of address form and mail to the Tax Assessor’s Office or fax to 609-263-1366.

Mortgage Escrow Status Change
If you have changed mortgage companies or have satisfied your mortgage and your taxes are no longer escrowed, the property owner must complete and sign the Escrow Status Change Form and mail to the Tax Assessor’s Office or fax to 609-263-6139.

For information on the State of New Jersey’s property tax relief programs please check the
Division of Taxation’s Property Tax Relief Program webpage at:
www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/relief.shtml
 

Water & Sewer Utility
Water & Sewer utility bills are mailed semi-annually (twice a year). The April mailing is for utility quarters due June 1st and September 1st based on usage from meter readings done in March. The second mailing is in October for utility quarters due December 1st and March 1st based on usage from meter readings done in September.

Payments not received in our office by 4:00 p.m. on the 10th will accrue a penalty.

If you use online banking to make your utility payments or if you send a payment without a payment stub, please reference your Account Number or list it in the “memo” section of your check.

The City of Sea Isle City has been waiving water interest charges for non-payment on accounts since October of 2021 in accordance to the Governor of New Jersey’s E.O. 229.  We are extending those practices and including unpaid sewer charges until April 20, 2022 again in accordance to State Senate Bill 4081.  This grace period will give our Property Owners the time they need to begin making payments.  Any payments made towards interest have been credited forward and will reflect on your upcoming bill.

Please note:
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) currently offering a Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). This program is designed to assist water and sewer customers facing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information please visit https://njdca-housing.dynamics365portals.us/lihwapfaq or contact 1-800-510-3102 to be directed to one of the community action agencies for assistance.