The Tax Collector is responsible for the billing and collection of all funds raised by taxation or assessed to property owners for county, school, and municipal purposes. The office also is responsible for the billing and collection of sewer user fees.
PREPAYMENT OF TAXES - The Lawrence Township Tax Collector Office accepts pre-payment of property taxes. For those residents who are making any pre-payments on their taxes, our office requires that you specifically provide us with exactly what the pre-payment should be applied to. You should complete this form and include it with your tax payment. If you have questions call (609) 844-7041.
There is a 10 day grace period from each of the above dates after which interest is charged at the rates of 8% for balances of less than $1,500.00 and 18% for balances in excess of $1,500.00, charged from the original due date.
Sewer Due Dates: April 15 and October 15
Annual Tax Sale: During the last quarter of the year.
Payments: By mail, send check with appropriate payment stub. Canceled check will be your receipt. In person, bring entire bill. Bill will be receipted and returned.
2020 Tax Rate $2.902 per $100 of Assessed valuation:
Municipal Rate |
$0.597 |
Municipal Open Space |
$0.030 |
County Rate (includes Library and Open Space) |
$0.704 |
School Rate |
$1.571 |