Residents were mailed an estimated bill tax for the 3rd quarter at the end of June. The estimated portion of the bill is the Tax Rate, the amount noted on the bill is the actual amount that is due. The estimated bill is for the 3rd quarter only and is due August 1, with a 10 day grace period. Payments received after August 10 will accrue interest back to August 1. 

In mid-September residents will receive their final 2023/Preliminary 2024 bill. The payment that is made in August will be reflected and the balance for 2023 will be due November 1st. If a mortgage company pays your taxes, the estimated bill that you received should say Duplicate Copy on it, and your mortgage company has been notified of the payment amount due and the Duplicate Copy is for your records.

Please contact the Tax Collector if you have any questions at Borotax@mendhamnj.org

• ANCHOR
  • The program provides property tax relief to New Jersey resident homeowners who owned or rented their principal residence (main home) on October 1, 2019, and meet the required income limits.
• Homeowner
  • You are considered a homeowner if, on October 1, 2019, you:
    • Owned a house.
    • Owned a condominium and paid property taxes on your unit. 
    • Were a resident shareholder of a cooperative housing complex.
    • Were a resident of a continuing care retirement community and your continuing care contract requires you to pay the proportionate share of property taxes attributable to your unit.
  • You do not qualify if your residence was completely exempt from paying property taxes or you made PILOT (Payments-in-Lieu-of-Tax) payments.
• Tenant
  • Tenants who had previously been ineligible because their units are under PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) agreements are now eligible to apply for the benefit.
  • You are considered a tenant if, on October 1, 2019, you:
    • Rented an apartment, condominium, or house.
    • Rented or owned a mobile home located in a mobile home park.
  • You do not qualify if you lived in tax-exempt, subsidized, or campus housing.
• A​​​​pplication Deadline
  • The deadline for filing your ANCHOR benefit application is February 28, 2023. 
• Income Eligibility Requirements and Tax Relief Amount
  • Homeowners with incomes of $150,000 or less will receive $1,500.
  • Homeowners with incomes more than $150,000 and up to $250,000 will receive $1,000.
  • Renters with incomes of $150,000 or less will receive $450.
•  How to Apply
  • Eligible homeowners can apply online, by phone, or upload or mail a paper application and necessary attachments using the program's Electronic Filing System.
  • Eligible renters can apply online, or upload or mail a paper application and necessary attachments using the program's Electronic Filing System (no phone option.)

Attention Sewer Utility Customers - Please use the links provided below for utility assistance:

Low Income Household Water Assistance Program

The State’s Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) can help you pay arrears for your water and sewer bills. The program can help you to avoid service disruptions, restore services, stay up-to-date with your payments, and pay reconnections fees. To get more information and apply, go to waterassistance.nj.gov or call NJ211.