3.  Tax payments may be made to the Tax collector by mail addressed to:  Tax Collector, 300 Bordentown-Chesterfield Rd, Chesterfield, NJ  08515 or paid in person at the Municipal Building.

4.  Interest is required to be charged on late payment of taxes.

5.  When you are issued a Building Permit, you may expect visits from both the Assessor and the Construction Code Official as their duties require.  (If not familiar with these Township Employees, please check for identification.)

6.  On a normally maintained property the following improvements may not bring an increase in the individual assessment:

The following things may affect the assessed value:

      Installation of:

(Be sure to check with your Construction Code Official for Code and Permit Requirements.)

7.  Improvements as noted above may be subject to added assessment beginning the first of the month following substantial completion, occupancy or use.  The added assessment list is submitted to the County Tax Board on October 1st and the tax thereon is due November 1st of the same year.

8.  If you wish to demolish an old building, consider its tax cost and usefulness before you tear it down.  Remember that any building standing as of October 1st  of the pre-tax year may be taxable for the entire year following.  Also, a demolition permit is required from the Construction Code Official.  The above also applies to swimming pools.

(Please be advised that the above information serves only as a guideline.  Changes in laws and requirements are on-going.  Contact your local officials with questions or clarifications.)