MESSAGE FROM THE TAX COLLECTOR:

2nd quarter tax payments are due on May 1st. Any payments made after close of business on May 11th will accrue interest back to May 1st.

Tax Collector: Kim Muchowski

Tax and Escrow Clerk: Theresa Stahl

Phone: 609-267-3217, Ext 112
Email: tstahl@lumbertontwp.com

Taxes are due February 1, May 1, August 1 & November 1

Lumberton Township allows a ten (10) day grace period for each quarter. If the 10th falls on a weekend or recognized holiday, the grace period will be extended to the next business day. If payment is not received by the end of the grace period, interest reverts back to the original due date.

NOTE: Returned checks are subject to bank fees plus local processing of $20.00

After-Hours Drop Box, located just past the tax office drive-up window is now available. Payments left in the drop box will be credited to the next business day.

Online Payments:

You can now pay your taxes through our new online payment portal. Payment can be made via e-check, credit card or debit card. A service fee will be assessed based on amount and type of payment.
  • 2014 Total Tax Rate (including School & County): 2.158 per $100 of assessed value.
  • 2015 Total Tax Rate (including School & County): 2.243 per $100 of assessed value
  • 2016 Total Tax Rate (including School & County): 2.260 per $100 of assessed value
  • 2017 Total Tax Rate (including School & County): 2.310 per $100 of assessed value
  • 2018 Total Tax Rate (including School & County): 2.354 per $100 of assessed value
  • 2019 Total Tax Rate (including School & County): 2.390 per $100 of assessed value
  • 2020 Total Tax Rate (including School & County): 2.417 per $100 of assessed value
  • 2021 Total Tax Rate (including School & County): 2.438 per $100 of assessed value
  • 2022 Total Tax Rate (including School & County): 2.445 per $100 of assessed value
  • 2023 Total Tax Rate (including School & County): 2.503 per $100 of assessed value

Need assistance with Property Tax Relief Programs? Lumberton Township holds filing events periodically throughout the year. The next event:

Wednesday, August 12th – 10 AM – 1 PM at 35 Municipal Drive (Courtroom)

State representatives will be in the building to assist residents in filing their PAS-1 Applications. You do not need to pre-register for this event however, if you plan to attend, please reference the checklist to find out what items you need to bring with you.

If you cannot attend our event, you can check the Treasury’s Event Resources page to find another event closest to you.

2025 PAS-1 event checklist outreach 2025 (2)

in-person event flyer 2025 (5).pdf (1)

https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/propertytaxreliefevents.shtml

Tax Assessments and Appeals please contact:

Dennis DeKlerk
Phone: 609-267-3217 ext. 150
E-mail: TaxAssessor1@lumbertontwp.com

Tax Deductions & Exemptions (Applications available from the Tax Collector):

Senior Citizen Deduction ($250): Must be 65 years of age as of October 1st of the pretax year. Must reside in the property for which the deduction is being applied. There is an income limit of $10,000 excluding the higher of either Social Security or Government Pension. Verification of eligibility will be required each year. 100% Disabled Person’s Deduction ($250): Must have verification either from Social Security Disability or from a physician of 100% disabled status. Income limit of $10,000 excluding the higher of either Social Security or Government pension. Must reside in the property for which the deduction is being applied. Veteran’s Deduction ($250): Must have owned the property as of October 1stof the pretax year. Must have served during “active war time”. (In some instances, applicant must have served a minimum of 14 days in direct service in the combat zone.) *Deductions are also available for surviving spouses. Contact the tax office for more information. 100% Disabled Veteran’s Exemption: Contact the Tax Assessor for more information.

Taxpayer Resources:

click here for Taxpayer Bill of Rights

Division of Taxation’s Property Tax Relief Program

Anchor Program (for homeowners):

Property Tax Reimbursement Program (Senior Freeze):

  • Ask questions or to check the status of a filed application please call 1-800-882-6597
  • To listen to information or to order an application please call 1-800-323-4400
  • Online information is provided at https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/ptr/Agents are available during normal business hours from 8:30am until 4:30pm Monday through Friday, to answer questions or to assist senior and disabled homeowners in filing their applications.

TAX MAPS

A chart that shows what portion of your tax bill goes to pay for county, local, and regional schools and municipal services. Please keep in mind that the Lumberton Township Committee only controls 14% of your tax bill which is listed below as Municipal Taxes.

TAX LEVY COMPOSITION

A chart that shows what portion of your tax bill goes to pay for county, local, and regional schools and municipal services. Please keep in mind that the Lumberton Township Committee only controls 14% of your tax bill which is listed below as Municipal Taxes.