M–W: 8:30–4:30
Thurs: 8:30–7:30
Fri: 8:30–12:30

(732) 222-8221

910 Oceanport Way
PO Box 370
Oceanport, NJ 07757

Tax Collector

Tax Collector Hours & Contact

Jason Sutton, CTC
Tax Collector

Hours of Operation: 
Monday - Wednesday 
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Thursday 
8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday 
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 

Tax Due Dates

SENIOR FREEZE TAX RELIEF PROGRAM - Deadline Extended

SENIOR FREEZE TAX RELIEF PROGRAM -

Did you know relief is available to FREEZE your property taxes for eligible seniors and disabled persons? Applications for first time applicants available in our office.

Eligibility Requirements can be found at https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/ptr/index.shtml

Applications for previous filers were mailed out between mid-February and mid-March.

 

Oceanport Borough's tax rate for 2023 is as follows:

  • County Tax $ 0.195
  • County Library $ 0.014
  • District School $ 0.690
  • Regional School $ 0.261
  • Local Municipal Purposes $ 0.452
  • Municipal Open Space $ 0.020
  • County Health $ 0.004
  • County Open Space $ 0.028

Total Rate 2023 $ 1.664

Final 2023/Preliminary 2024 Tax Bills have all been mailed as of July 20, 2023.



Tax Collector Department Information

Working under the statutes of the State of New Jersey, and the ordinances of the Borough of Oceanport,it is the duty of this office to bill, collect, enforce and provide reports on the taxes levied by the Borough, School Board and County. It is our mission to fulfill the duties of this office to the best of our abilities, to educate the residents on the tax collection process, and to assist the Seniors and Veterans of our Borough in the application and completion of state-mandated forms for tax reduction programs. Also, as part of our mission, it is our intent that every payment received will be posted to the respective property on the day it is received.

The property tax is payable in four quarterly installments: February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. There is a ten day grace period.

Tax payments must be received by the Tax Collector's Office no later than February 10, May 10, August 10 and November 10 in order to avoid interest charges.