Tax Collector
TAX PAYMENT UPDATE
During this time, the office is CLOSED to the public. There are a few options on payments (see the list below). For anyone wanting or need receipts, please leave/send the ENTIRE Tax Bill and a Self-Addressed STAMPED Envelope so we can return you receipt to you.
- You may mail your payments to Springfield Township Tax Collector, 2159 Jacksonville-Jobstown Road, Jobstown, NJ 08041.
- You could also drop your payment off in our outside mail box which is checked daily. The Mail box is located along the curb nearest to the parking lot. You can just drive up and not have to get out of your car.
- You may also use our website for payments (https://wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=0334 ) there is a small convenience fee of $1.05 if you are using your checking information, that can be credited to your account for the following quarter. If you use a debit or credit card, this fee will NOT be credited to the next quarter.
NO CASH payments at this time.
PTR FORMS
If you need a PTR 1 or PTR 2 filled out, please call the tax office and provide which form you need and it will be sent to you. This form can also be emailed if preferred. PTR applications are due to the State on or before November 2nd but there might be an extension.
If you have any questions, you can call the Tax Office at 609-859-3232.
Or you can email us at taxcollector@springfieldtownshipnj.org
Thank You
Springfield Township Tax Collector
Melissa Chesla 609-723-2464 Ext. 14 or 609-859-3232
Office hours: Every Wednesday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
During each tax Quarter - 1st day of the month in February, May, August and November 9 am - 4 pm and the 2nd thought 10th day of each of these months from 9 am to 12 noon
taxcollector@springfieldtownshipnj.org
Tax payments can be made in the tax office during the hours listed above, by using the drop box outside the municipal building at all other times or online. In the event you need a receipt or amount due please be sure to come during the hours listed above. Please be advised that deposits made in the drop box after 3 p.m. will be posted to the next business day.
The Tax Collector's Office is responsible for the following:
- Billing and collection of property taxes
- Tax sales
- Veteran and Senior deductions
- Tax verification
- 200 ft. lists
TAX PAYMENTS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED ONLINE OR BY ACH AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWAL. SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR MAKING ONLINE PAYMENTS. FEES WILL APPLY AS FOLLOWS:
If you pay by ACH or e-check, there is a $1.05 convenience fee.
If you pay by Visa personal debit card, there is a $3.95 convenience fee.
The fee for all other debit and credit card payments will be
approximately 2.95% of your total bill.
Click below to make payment.
https://wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=0334
ACH check withdrawal can be set up by completing the attached form below and returning to the Tax Collector. There is no fee associated with this option.
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New Jersey Division of Taxation's Property Tax Relief Program webpage link
PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENT (SENIOR FREEZE) INFORMATION:
To ask questions: 1-800-882-6597 (8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mon-Fri, except holidays)
To check status of a filed Application: 1-800-882-6597
To listen to information or to order an application: 1-800-323-4400
In-person assistance at Taxation Regional Offices (8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mon-Fri. except holidays): www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/ot1.shtml
Online information: www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/ptr/buffer.shtml
Text Telephone Service (TTY/TDD) for Hard-of-Hearing Users: 1-800-286-6613 or 609-984-7300
Taxation email address for general tax questions: nj.taxation@treas.state.nj.us
Forms are available on the Springfield Township website under Tax Collector in the Application/Forms tab
PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CARDS
The property assessment cards are informational in nature and should not be used for income tax purposes. The annual tax bill is for billing purposes and is the accurate accounting of the amount of taxes paid on a property during the year.
Need to locate contact information? Find the right person to talk to in the local city offices of Springfield now.
Springfield Township
2159 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd
Jobstown, NJ 08041
609-723-2464
IMPORTANT NOTICES
NOVEMBER ELECTION INFORMATION
DO NOT PLACE COMPLETED VOTE BY MAIL BALLOTS IN THE MUNICIPAL DROP BOX. YOU MUST USE A COUNTY DROP BOX SPECIFIC TO VOTE BY MAIL BALLOTS. PLEASE REFER TO THE LIST OF APPROVED BOXES AND LOCATIONS THAT WAS SENT WITH THE BALLOTS OR CLICK BELOW FOR LIST OF LOCATIONS.
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POLLING PLACES FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2020 GENERAL ELECTION
Springfield Municipal Building, 2159 Jacksonville-Jobstown Rd., Jobstown, NJ 08041 - DISTRICTS 1 AND 3
Jacksonville Community Center, 1791 Jacksonville-Jobstown Rd., Bordentown, NJ 08505 - DISTRICT 2
Polls will be open 6 am to 8 pm. Voting at the polls will be by provisional ballot.
IMPORTANT ELECTION BALLOT INFORMATION
The Burlington County Clerk's office has just advised that there was a printing error on the ballots mailed out to Springfield Township residents with respect to a school board candidate. The will be mailing out corrected ballots on October 9, 2020 and the envelope will have a label indicating corrected . There will be instructions for voters on how to proceed if you already filed the original incorrect ballot. Please be sure to read the directions carefully.
CLICK BELOW FOR 2020 GENERAL ELECTION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Last Updated: 09/7/2020
The November 3rd General Election will primarily be held through vote-by-mail. All active registered New Jersey voters will automatically receive a prepaid return-postage vote-by-mail ballot from their County Clerks. All ballots will be mailed by Monday, October 5th.
Voters can choose to:
- mail in their ballot
- return their ballot through a secure dropbox
- hand their ballot directly to a poll worker at a polling place on Election Day
- vote in-person
All ballots being returned through the US Postal Service must carry a postmark by November 3rd, and be received by the County Clerk no later than 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 10th. Ballots which lack postmarks due to postal error received by 8 p.m. Thursday, November 5th will also be considered valid.
To track your mail-in ballot, visit the New Jersey Voter Registration System online and create an account if you don't already have one. You can also call your County Election Officials to track your mail-in ballot.
County boards of election will also establish ballot drop boxes in each county at least 45 days before election.
Any voter who chooses to cast their vote in-person will do so on a provisional ballot. Individuals with disabilities will have access to an ADA-conforming voting machine. Each municipality will be required to open at least one in-person polling site, and all counties must ensure that at least 50 percent of their total polling places are open.
For more information, visit the New Jersey Division of Elections.
MEETING INFORMATION
ZONING BOARD
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., and in consideration of Executive Order No. 103, issued by Governor Murphy on March 9, 2020, declaring a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency in the State of New Jersey, the Township of Springfield does hereby notify the public that to protect the health, safety and welfare of our citizens while ensuring the continued functioning of government, the meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustments of the Township of Springfield scheduled for October 19, 2020 will be held electronically. Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting may do so through the web by going to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83838021188 or calling 1-301-715-8592 followed by meeting number 83838021188 and password 215142 at 7:30 pm. Please be advised that long distance charges may apply if you choose to use the dial in phone number depending on your phone plan. Individuals entering this meeting through the web or calling in to this number will be able to fully participate in the meeting, including providing public comment. The following application is on for public hearing at this meeting:
#6-20 – John Gervasoni, Block 1401, Lot 4.04 (20 Jobstown-Juliustown Rd). APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ARE POSTED UNDER THE DOCUMENTS TAB ON THE TOWNSHIP WEBSITE www.springfieldtownshipnj.org.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that members of the public lacking the resources or know-how for technological access should contact the Patricia Clayton, Township Clerk, by email at clerk@springfieldtownshipnj.org or by phone at 609-723-2464, for assistance in accessing any plans and/or the meetings/hearings.
PLANNING BOARD
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., and in consideration of Executive Order No. 103, issued by Governor Murphy on March 9, 2020, declaring a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency in the State of New Jersey, the Township of Springfield does hereby notify the public that to protect the health, safety and welfare of our citizens while ensuring the continued functioning of government, the meeting of the Planning Board of the Township of Springfield scheduled for October 20, 2020 will be held electronically. Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting may do so through the web by going to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81009229619 or calling 1-301-715-8592 followed by meeting number 81009229619and password 362693 at 7:30 pm. Please be advised that long distance charges may apply if you choose to use the dial in phone number depending on your phone plan. Individuals entering this meeting through the web or calling in to this number will be able to fully participate in the meeting, including providing public comment. Any presentations or documents that would otherwise be viewed or made available to members of the public physically attending a local public body meeting shall be made visible on a video broadcast of the remote public meeting or made available for download under the DUCUMENTS TAB on the Township’s Website www.springfieldtownshipnj.org.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that members of the public lacking the resources or know-how for technological access should contact the Patricia Clayton, Township Clerk, by email at clerk@springfieldtownshipnj.org or by phone at 609-723-2464, for assistance in accessing any plans and/or the meetings/hearings.
PLEASE SEE TOWNSHIP NEWS/EVENTS TAB FOR TOWNSHIP, COUNTY AND STATE INFORMATION AND LINKS RELATED TO COVID-19
MUNICIPAL SERVICES DURING COVID-19 VIRUS
The Municipal Building will be closed to the public until further notice due to the COVID-19 virus concerns. Municipal services will continue and be available through telephone, email, fax and the drop box in front of the building. Contact information can be found under the Department tab or by the links below. Please continue to check the website for updates and information on services.
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