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Add as a preferred sourceFourth quarter 2026 property taxes in Rockaway Township are due Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, according to the Township’s Tax Bill Information sheet and municipal calendar. Because of the Township’s 10 calendar day grace period, the last day to pay without interest is Tuesday, Nov. 10.
This notice applies to Rockaway Township property owners only. Rockaway Township and Rockaway Borough are separate municipalities with their own tax collectors and bills.
Key dates
- Fourth quarter 2026: due Nov. 1, 2026, last day to pay Nov. 10, 2026
- First quarter 2027: due Feb. 1, 2027, last day to pay Feb. 10, 2027
- Second quarter 2027: due May 1, 2027, last day to pay May 10, 2027
The Township notes that if the 10th day of the grace period falls on a holiday or weekend, it extends to the next business day. Postmarks are not accepted, and interest is charged as of the date a payment is received, so payments should arrive by the deadline rather than just be mailed by it.
How to pay
Online: Taxes can be paid through the Township’s online tax payment portal, linked from the Tax Collector page. According to the Township’s FAQ, electronic check (ACH) payments are free, while credit and debit card payments carry a 3% fee.
In person: The Tax Collector’s Office at the Municipal Building, 65 Mount Hope Road, accepts cash or check Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Drop box: A secure drop box is located outside the front doors of the Municipal Building. Owners who want a receipt should include a self addressed stamped envelope with their payment.
Bank bill pay: The Township cautions that online banking bill pay services typically mail a paper check, so residents using them should allow enough time for the check to arrive before the grace period ends.
Did not get a bill?
Under New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 54:4-64), failing to receive a tax bill does not relieve an owner of the obligation to pay taxes on time. The Township also notes that a 6% year end penalty can apply to delinquencies over $10,000 under N.J.S.A. 54:4-67.
Residents can sign up for email or text reminders through the Township’s online notification subscriptions under the finance category.
Questions
Contact Tax Collector Lidia Leszczynski at 973-983-2822 or lleszczynski@rockawaytownship.org.
For earlier coverage, see our story on Rockaway Township’s third quarter 2026 tax deadline. Rockaway Borough property owners can read about the Borough’s separate tax schedule in our report on the Borough’s 2026 tax bill delay.
Source: Rockaway Township Tax Bill Information and the Township calendar.
