Phone: 201-794-5339
E-mail: taxcollector@fairlawn.org

TAX OFFICE NEWS - ESTIMATED TAX BILL INFORMATION (more)

Taxes:
Taxes are due February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 with a ten day grace period, but if taxes are not paid by 4pm on the 10th day interest is due and payable back to the 1st of the month.  Interest is charged as follows 8% on the first $1,500.00 of delinquent amount and 18% on the remaining balance. If you are using a computer or electronic payment method, please include the tax stub with payment or at least the block and lot number for the property. 

Credit Card Payment for Tax and Water Bills:
The Borough has made arrangements for residents and businesses to pay their tax and water bills using a credit cards through Official Payments Corporation. Residents will be charged a 3% convenience fee for using this service. This fee will be added to your payment. 

Residents can contact Official Payments Corporation at 1-800-2PAY-TAX (800-272-9829) or through their web site at http://www.officialpayments.com/index.jsp for instructions on paying by credit card.  Use the direct link to the Fair Lawn Payment Page. The jurisdiction code for payments being made to Fair Lawn is: 4051

Property Tax Reimbursement:
The Property Tax Reimbursement (Freeze Act) applications must be forwarded to the State by March 15, 2005. The verification of "taxes paid" form (PTR-1) can be verified at the Tax Collector's Office between 9 AM and 4 PM weekdays. For more information, call the hotline at 1-800-882-6597 between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. 

Water Billing:
Water bills are sent out quarterly. Please include the bill stub when tendering payment. Please make every effort to pay water bills in a timely manner. Failure to keep your account current could result in your water supply being shut off at the curb.

Drop Box for Payment: 
For your convenience, a lock box has been installed in the parking lot of the Municipal Building for easy drop off of CURRENT tax and water payments. NO CASH PLEASE.