Bureau of Revenue Collections
520 Market Street
City Hall, Room 117
Camden, NJ 08102
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2026 3rd quarter tax billing update as of 8/21/26
The City of Camden has received our certified Tax Rate and will begin the billing process for the 3rd quarter. Residents will have until September 21, 2026, to pay without the accrual of interest. There will be no change to the due date of the 4th quarter taxes which are due November 1st. If you have signed up for Direct Withdrawal, no payment will be taken out for the 3rd quarter, you must pay directly.
What can I do until the bill is received?
- We welcome you to stop by the City’s Tax Office at Camden City Hall (Room 117) in person Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. if you wish to pay.
- Please send an email to tax@camdennj.gov to inquire about your amount and where to mail in payment.
- You may wait until your tax bill has been processed and mailed as the extended grace period will be noted on the tax bill.
What would happen if I made the estimated payment?
- When you receive your tax bill it will reflect the actual billed amount and a credit or any difference remaining due.
- You will be given until September 21, 2026, to pay any additional amount due without being charged interest
- The 4th quarter amount will continue to be due on November 1st.
The role of the Revenue Collection Division is to accurately process (collect, deposit, post, and report) all revenue; increase tax collection revenue; and manage tax liens within the parameters set forth by laws and regulations of the State of New Jersey.
Billing
- Prepare and process the annual tax levy (quarterly Tax, Special District and PILOT bills).
Collections
- Collect all property tax payments and provide central cashiering for other City revenue.
- Post and deposit daily collections in coordination with the City Treasurer.
- Assist City Treasurer with monthly reconciliations of transactions and balances.
Daily Management
- Provide information and assistance to taxpayers regarding billings, payments, and balances.
- Official tax searches: research paid/delinquent/lien status for title, mortgage, and insurance companies.
- Provide tax status reports for properties requested by the City’s Code Enforcement Department.
- Process fire insurance checks.
Enforcement
- Notify taxpayers of delinquent balances after each payment due date.
- Process annual tax lien sale. Assign municipal tax liens to investors whenever possible.
- Assist Legal Department with the property foreclosure process.
- Inform outside lien holders of subsequent payment information; to maximize cash collections.
- Process tax lien redemptions.
Reporting – Provide reports to the Mayor or City Council when requested or required.
