The Division of Tax and Revenue Collections is responsible for billing and collecting all taxes and general revenue. In addition, the Division of Tax and Revenue Collections performs all appropriate functions associated with:
Tax bills are typically mailed to property owners in July.
Duplicate Tax Bills are available and cost $5
All payments received after the 10th of the of the month will be charged interest at the following rates:
Water and sewer charges are billed semi-annually in May and November. Utility bills are due upon receipt.
If you did not receive a Water and Sewer Utility Bill for charges due, please contact Cindy Sexton at Csexton@burlingtonnj.us or Emily Farmer Efarmer@burlingtonnj.us for a copy. Utility charges are ultimately the liability of the property owner.
If paying by mail, please include the stub for the quarter you are paying with your check and retain a copy of the canceled check as a receipt. Please note that post-dated checks are prohibited and will be returned to the sender.
Please note the following:The following rates are for average residential use only – please contact Cindy Sexton at Csexton@burlingtonnj.us
or Emily Farmer Efarmer@burlingtonnj.us
between Monday - Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm to obtain more complete rate table information.
Usage is determined by the semi-annual Water Meter Reading. Many water meters city-wide have had an automatic Meter Reader installed, otherwise the Meter Reading is estimated on the Bill.
In New Jersey, the local municipality is the conduit for billing and collecting taxes due for School and County taxes. The City of Burlington tax bill therefore includes amounts due for:
Only the Local Purpose Tax is kept by the City of Burlington for operational expenses. Local Purpose Taxes are used for the following services: Police, Fire, Trash Collection, Road Repair, Street Lighting, Aid to the City Library, Administration, Aid to Emergency Squad, Debt Service, and Some Capital Improvements.
State law requires each municipality to pay 100% of the County and School taxes due on a quarterly basis. The City makes up any shortfall in collections, which is then figured into the next year’s Municipal Budget.
Lynette Miller, Tax Collector
Tel: 609-386-0200 ext.125
Email: Lmiller@burlingtonnj.us
Claudette Keller, Tax Collection
Tel: 609-386-0200 ext.126
Email: Ckeller@burlingtonnj.us
Cindy Sexton, Tax/Water/Sewer Collection
Tel: 609-386-0200 ext.128
Email: Csexton@burlingtonnj.us
Emily Farmer, Tax/Water/Sewer Collection
Tel: 609-386-0200 ext.127
Email: Efarmer@burlingtonnj.us
Tax & Utility Payments
For information on Tax Rebate Programs, please visit:
www.nj.gov (Tax Relief)
Senior Tax Discount Application:
www.nj.gov (Senior Deduction)
Local Property Tax Forms:
www.nj.gov (Property Tax)
For information on Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, please visit:
www.nj.gov (Low-Income Water Assistance)
The City of Burlington holds a Tax Sale, during which ALL tax, water and sewer delinquencies from the prior year are sold, and a LIEN is placed on the property. Tax Sales occur the year following delinquency.
| Consumption | Cost |
|---|---|
| Minimum Rate Charge up to 15,000 gallons per billing period | $140.25 |
| Rate Charge 15,000 to 250,000 gallons per billing period | $9.35 per 1,000 gallons |
| Rate Charge over 250,000 gallons per billing period | $10.85 per 1,000 gallons |
| Consumption | Cost |
|---|---|
| Minimum Rate Charge up to 15,000 gallons per billing period | $96.75 |
| Rate Charge over 15,000 gallons per billing period: | $6.45 per 1,000 gallons |
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