When are tax bills mailed? back to top
Tax bills are mailed out once a year late June or early July. New bills are mailed when there is a change in ownership.
When are tax payments due? back to top
Property taxes are billed in Lacey on a calendar year, January 1st to December 31st. The first Quarter covers Jan.-March second April-June third July-Sept. and the forth Oct-Dec. Payments are due in the middle of each quarter or February 1st, May 1st, August 1st, November 1st (there is a 10 day grace period, on the 11th day interest is calculated back to the 1st. If the 10th falls on a weekend or legal holiday, you have until the next working day to make payment. We cannot accept postmarks. Failure to receive a tax bill does not exempt you from paying taxes or the interest due on delinquent taxes.
How can I pay my taxes? back to top
Tax payments may be made with check, cash, money order and credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card and American Express). A convenience fee of 2.95% will be charged by your credit card company. Payment may be made online by E-Check for a flat fee of $1.95. Credit card payments can be made at the tax office or on line at this web site. Please refer to "On Line Services & Information then click View & Pay Property Tax" on our home page.
Do not mail credit card information to us.
We cannot accept credit card payments after November 10th for current year taxes. Payments after November 28th must be made by cash/certified check or money order only. Any open balances after November 11th of the current year are subject to our tax sale.
Property owners may now sign up for Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments:
Property owners may fill out a short form and provide a voided check at the tax office which will allow the Township to make a direct withdrawal (at no additional cost to the property owner or the township) from the taxpayer’s checking account. ACH payment may be rescinded by the property owner in writing at any time prior to the quarterly tax due date.
Mail payments to:
Lacey Township
Tax Collector
818 W. Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731-1399
For your after hours convenience, we have provided a drop box in front of the Municipal Building next to the US Post Office mail box.
How can I obtain information on the Tax Sale Process? back to top
Click here for detailed information.
How would I go about donating property back to the Township? back to top
All inquiries should be made to the Municipal Clerk Office (609) 693-1100 extension 2200.
Formal donation requests must be made in writing to:
Municipal Clerk
818 W. Lacey Rd.
Forked River NJ 08731
E-mail laceyclerk@comcast.net
FAX (609) 693-0526
All property taxes must be kept current until new deeds are recorded into the Townships name.
How do I go about filing an appeal? back to top
All appeal questions should be directed to the Ocean County Board of Taxation (732) 929-2008.
What if I have a lien on my property and want to pay it off? back to top
We need a written request (72 hours prior) requesting a redemption figure, with a date that the Tax Office will receive the payment, along with the block/lot/lien number. This payment for redemption must be certified funds, cash, or money order. Send request for redemption to:
Tax Collector
818 W. Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731-1399
E-mail Lacey.taxcollector@laceytownship.org
What if I want to change my mailing address? back to top
This request must be made in writing and signed by the property owner, along with the block/lot and reason and sent to:
Tax Assessor
818 W. Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
E-mail to: Lacey.TaxAssessor@laceytownship.org
FAX to: (609) 693-4803
When will I be billed for any improvements done to my property? back to top
After construction is deemed complete an assessment will be placed on the property for this improvement. The new assessment will cause additional bill(s) to be issued. A bill called an Added Assessment Bill will be sent out in October and due November 1st (4th qtr) of the current year and February 1st and May 1st. of the following year. The added bill must be combined together with your original tax bill that was received in June/July. When the new bills are generated the following June, all taxes will be combined into one bill unless additional construction took place.
How do I change the name on my deed? back to top
A deed is an official document, recorded at the county level and a new deed has to be recorded to add or delete anyone from the official record of ownership. We recommend that you seek legal assistance from an attorney or title company specializing in property transactions. If you are listed as a Joint Tenant no change is required but is recommended and one needs to bring an original certified copy of the death certificate to the Tax Assessor.