Tax Collector

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The Tax Collector is responsible for billing, collecting, reporting, and enforcement of municipal taxes and assessements. This office is obligated to follow all State Statutes regarding the collection of property taxes including billing, due dates, interest, and tax sale.

General Information:

• Tax bills are to be forwarded upon sale of property between buyer and seller. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the owner from paying taxes, interest applies to all late payments.
• Tax bills are mailed once annually in June or July, once the City of Cape May has received the certified tax rate
• Encompasses the second half of the current year (August & November) as well as an estimated first half of the subsequent year (February & May).
• Should you not receive or misplace your bill, please contact this office for another copy. 
• New Jersey State Law: Whether you receive a bill or not, you are charged with the responsibility to ensure your payments are received on or before the due date.
• Payments can be mailed, paid online, or placed in our drop box located in our parking lot, next to the rear corner of the Fire Department closest to the Washington Street entrance.
• Please notify the tax office of any address change in writing via mail or email.

ACH Withdrawal: Please complete ACH Form and attach a voided check in advance.

If you are registered for ACH Withdrawal and your property is being sold, please contact the Tax Office for more information prior to settlement.

ACH Withdrawal Form ACH Cancellation Form