TAX COLLECTOR

Carrie J. Emery
Tax Collector
Email: taxcollector@alphaboronj.org

Phone: (908) 454-0088 x120
Fax: (908) 454-0076

Office Hours:
Monday & Thursday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tuesday 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Phone: (908) 454-0088 ext 120
Fax: (908) 454-0076

9/7/23:

TAX SALE NOTICE:
BOROUGH OF ALPHA, WARREN COUNTY
FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES AND MUNICIPAL CHARGES
Notice is hereby given that I, Carrie J Emery, Tax Collector of the taxing district of the Borough of Alpha, Warren County, NJ, on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 10:00am at the Alpha Municipal Building 1001 East Boulevard, Alpha, NJ, or such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, will expose for lien sale and sell the several parcels of land on which taxes and/or other municipal charges remain unpaid for the year 2022 and prior subject to NJSA 54:5et seq.  Said properties will be sold subject to redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in no case shall exceed 18% per annum.  Payment for liens purchased shall be made via cash, money order or certified check prior to the conclusion of the sale.
Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (NJSA 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (NJSA 58:10A-1et seq.) and Industrial Site Recovery Act (NJSA 13:1k-6 et seq.)  In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any perspective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. In the event that the owner of the property is on active duty in the military service, the tax collector should be notified immediately. Real estate taxes and other municipal charges for the year 2023 are not included in this sale.  At any time before the sale I will accept payment for the amount due on any property with all delinquent interest to date and costs.  Payment must be guaranteed funds.
Borough of Alpha Tax Collector
1001 East Boulevard, Alpha, NJ  08865
The said lands and the names of person who have been assessed as owner of said lands and the total amount due and owing on said land(s) are as follows:
BLK/
LOT                      OWNER NAME                                LOCATION                            AMOUNT
9/6                   HEMELESKI, MICHAEL E.            841 SOUTH BLVD                $58.70 W/S
21/8                 RYAN, TERESA K                            806 NORTH BLVD               $766.69 W/S
25/1                 NETO, CARLOS                               788-790 SOUTH BLVD        $216.46W/S
26.01/8            WHITING, ELISE E                          660 VULCANITE AVE        $140.28 T
26.01/8.01       662 VULCANITE, LLC                    662 VULCANITE AVE        $124.85 T
30.03/13       THOMPSON, ROBERT H & DIANE K 1129 EAST BLVD           $46.74 T
34/3                 SINGH, SAMANTHA MARIE         784 NORTH BLVD               $3,227.19 T
37/6                 SIMMONS, JAMES A                       760 HIGH ST                         $450.05 W/S
42/2                 TOM, BARBARA                             11 WAYNE ST                       $709.69 T
58.01/13          ZEHBAUER, KEITH T                     1502 WARREN ST                $150.85 W/S  
58.01/16          BOYCE, DANE & EUSTIS, ARLENE 1526 WARREN ST            $627.42 T
85.02/8            FARRES, ASHLEY L                       1145 SIXTH AVE                  $226.96 W/S
95/3                 PAOLETTI, CATHERINE E            1422 SPRINGTOWN RD      $8,273.93 T



Property Taxes are due quarterly:

  • February 1, May 1, August 1 & November 1
  • 10 day grace period (to the 10th of the due month)
  • Interest will be charged on late payments - 8% on the first $1500 and 18% on all delinquencies thereafter - 6% year end penalty on all balances (including interest) over $10,000 as of December 31.
  • Current taxes only may be paid at PNC Bank (Alpha branch only) and you must have the current tax bill at time of payment.
  • Ownership changes and/or assessment questions must be handled with the Tax Assessor.
  • When ownership of property changes, the tax bill is to be forwarded to the new homeowner.
  • If you do not receive a bill, please contact the Tax Collector.


Rebate Information:
Homestead Rebate: 1-888-238-1233
Online Information:www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/

Property Tax Reimbursement: 1-800-882-6597
Online Information:www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/2009ptr_seniorfreeze.shtml
Email: nj.taxation@treas.state.nj.us

PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION INFORMATION:

Senior Citizen Deduction: $250/YEAR

  • Age 65 as of December 31 of the pre-tax year
  • Ownership as of October 1 of the pre-tax year
  • Annual income of $10,000 or less - after permitted exclusions
  • Citizen and Resident of New Jersey - applicant must have resided in NJ for 1 year immediately preceding October 1 of the pre-tax year
  • Must reside at the property for which the application is being made
  • Application may be obtained from the Tax Collector or Tax Assessor

Disabled Person Deduction: $250/YEAR

  • Ownership as of October 1 of the pre-tax year
  • Annual income of $10,000 or less - after permitted exclusions
  • Citizen and Resident of New Jersey - applicant must have resided in NJ for 1 year immediately preceding October 1 of the pre-tax year
  • Must reside at the property for which the application is being made
  • Proof of 100% permanent and total disability
  • No age requirement
  • Application may be obtained from the Tax Collector or Tax Assessor

Surviving Spouse Deduction: $250/YEAR

  • Age 55 at the time of spouse's death and as of December 31 of the pre-tax year
  • Ownership as of October 1 of the pre-tax year
  • Annual income of $10,000 or less - after permitted exclusions
  • Citizen and Resident of New Jersey- applicant must have resided in NJ for 1 year immediately preceding October 1 of the pre-tax year
  • Must reside in same dwelling for which deduction was originally granted
  • Not remarried
  • Application may be obtained from the Tax Collector or Tax Assessor

Veteran Deduction: $250/YEAR

  • Ownership as of October 1 of the pre-tax year
  • Citizen and Resident of New Jersey
  • Have an Honorable Discharge (DD214)
  • Active wartime service in the United State Armed Forces
  • Application may be obtained by the Tax Collector or Tax Assessor

Surviving Spouse of a Veteran: $250/YEAR

  • Ownership as of October 1 of the pre-tax year
  • Resident and Citizen of New Jersey
  • Not remarried
  • Surviving spouse of Honorable Discharged from active duty wartime service veteran
  • Deceased veteran was domiciled Citizen and Resident of New Jersey at time of death
  • Application may be obtained by the Tax Collector or Tax Assessor

Please refer to the application for additional information and proper documentation.