Payments placed in the drop box are not considered “received” until they are removed from the drop box by the Tax Collector’s staff and entered into the Tax Collector’s system after the 9am daily pick-up.Payments left in the after-hours drop box will be retrieved once daily by 9am every business day.It is simply more convenient to use the drop box during normal business hours.ĭropbox Guidelines:.

It is getting close to the end of the grace period and you are concerned your payment will not be received in time to avoid interest.The weekends are a more convenient alternative for you to drop off your payment.Your work schedule prevents you from coming to the Collection office during normal business hours (Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm).

The drop box is available 7 days a week/365 days a year for payment drop off when: The Tax and Utility Collector’s now has 24 hour access to drop off Tax and Sewer Utility payments. (Located at the rear exterior center of the municipal building to the left prior to the entrance doors) In the event that your taxes are being paid beyond the ten-day grace period, please call the Collector’s office at (732) 938-4090 for the amount of interest to be included in your payment.ĭropbox Now Available for 24 Hour Access to Drop Off Tax & Sewer Utility Payments

Please make sure the account you are writing the check on is valid.

Make sure your check is signed and dated.

Your check must be made payable to the Township Of Howell only.

Ensure the amount written out matches the amount in the number box.

By following the pointers listed below we hope some of these most common errors can be avoided. These errors can result in delays that may cause interest charges for late payments. It is quite often necessary to return checks that are incorrectly written.

When paying by mail, send the stub with your check and or if you wish to have a receipt, please send the entire bill with a self-addressed stamped envelope to:.

When paying in person, bring your entire bill with you so that we may receipt the back of the bill for you.

All payments may be made by cash, check, or money order. (the tenth of the month due) However, if the tenth falls on a weekend or legal holiday, you 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 taxes must be received in the office on or before the end of the grace period.

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