• The average Residential tax bill for 2009 in Long Hill Township is about $ 10,100.
• For the average house, this is an increase of about than $350 over 2008.
• For each $100.00 of assessment, the tax rates are shown in the table below.

The Township Tax Assessor works under the guidance of the Morris County Board of Taxation, which insures equitable standards are maintained among all the towns in the county.

Properties are re-assessed at the conclusion of work under a Construction Permit.  The Assessor will call you for an appointment.

BE ADVISED: Every property in the entire township was reassessed during the summer of 2001.  The new assessment went into effect for the 2002 tax year.  For some summary results, see our Demographics page.

For a complete overview of the Reassessment, including a summary of the follow-up steps that are available to the taxpayer, visit the Reassessment page of our website. 

You can see the 2008 assessment and 2008 property taxes.

You can view the Tax Maps on this website, to see how your lot fits in with adjacent lots.

The Tax Assessor is available by appointment.
Title	Name	908-647-8000
Tax Assessor	Brett Trout	ext. 221
Tax Assessor Clerk	Donna Houghton	ext. 221

In 1999, Long Hill Township issued tax bills for $19,006,000.  This includes the taxes collected on behalf of Morris County and the two School Districts.  The Township government share of those taxes was $5,150,000.

Taxes are computed and paid on a Calendar Year basis.  Tax bills are issued in July, after budgets for the year are final.  The Tax bill covers the following 4 quarterly tax payments.  The August and November payments are computed to make the total tax payments for the year come out whole.  The February and May payments for the following year are estimates based on the current year rates.

Taxes are due February 1st, May 1st, August 1st and November 1st.  The Tax Collector allows a 10 day grace period, then charges interest at 8% (APR) on the first $1,500. and 18% on everything over $1,500.  In addition, a 6% penalty is added if the overdue amount exceeds $10,000. at the end of the calendar year.

Veterans who served during time of war and were honorably discharged, can obtain a credit from their real estate taxes.  In 2008, the credit is worth $250.  Ask the Tax Assessor for NJ form VSS.

There are other credits available to senior citizens (income test), disabled veterans and widows.  Ask the Tax Assessor.

You may prepay your tax bill and get a discount of up to 4.5% (APR) !  Pre-payment of 2009 taxes will be accepted before December 31, 2008.  Taxes may be pre-paid for 1, 2, 3 or 4 whole quarters of 2009, in chronological sequence.  The discount rate may change after January 1, 2009.  Ask the Tax Collector for details.

Sewer fees are charged only to the residences (about 88%) and businesses connected to the Township's Sewage Treatment Plant.  Sewer bills are issued in May, and are due June 30 of each year.  Interest is charged on all late payments at a rate of 8% for first $1500 and 18% on balance.

The sewer fee is computed based on your water usage during the prior 9 non-summer months.  In other words, the sewer payment due June 30, 2009 is based on water use October, 2007 - March, 2008 plus October - December, 2008. 

Senior citizens may claim a $15.00 deduction from their sewer fee, with no income test.  Bring proof of age (drivers license) to the Tax Collector.

The water volume we use to compute this fee is reported to the Township by the water company.  CHECK YOUR SEWER TAX BILL CLOSELY.  If it is out of line, then check your water bills.  Look for any "estimated" meter readings, one-time adjustments, or errors that might push the billing for summer water usage into the months after October.  If you find any such adjustments, bring documentation (corrected water bills, etc.) to the Tax Collector's office BEFORE you pay your Sewer Bill, and the Tax Collector has the authority to adjust the Sewer Bill.  If the error is caught after the bill has been paid, BUT IN THE CURRENT YEAR, the Tax Collector must prepare a Resolution for the Township Committee to authorize a refund.  Refunds are not made for overpayment of Sewer Fees in previous years.
 

The Tax Collector's Office is open Mon, Wed, & Thu from 8:00 AM - 5:45 PM and Tuesday from 9:00 AM - 6:45 PM
Title	Name	908-647-8000
Tax Collector	Joan Donat	ext. 220

• REASSESSMENT does not change the BUDGETS, and it does not change the total TAX DOLLARS that are collected.
• When the total ASSESSMENTS go up, the TAX RATES go down by the same factor.

Due to computer rounding in the county tax office, this rate may appear to vary by 1/10 of a penny, up or down.  Ignore this computational mayhem.