Finance & Taxes

Responsibilities
The Office of the Treasurer administers the financial affairs of the City, including purchasing, general accounting, salary and benefits administration, investments, preparation of bond issues, as well as the accounting of all City capital projects.

Online Tax Payments: Check 
Online Tax Payments: Credit Card



*There is a convenience fee of 2.95% for all payments made with a credit or debit card.

Important Tax Dates
Taxes are due quarterly on the first of the month.
  • February 1st
  • May 1st
  • August 1st
  • November 1st

Second quarter property tax payments are due on May 1, 2020.The last day to pay without penalty is May 11, 2020.

At this time, City Hall is closed to the public due to COVID-19 coronavirus restriction from the State of New Jersey. Please utilize online payment options or use the dropbox located on the outside wall at the parking lot entrance to City Hall. Mailed payments must be received at City Hall by the due date.

Monies from all automatic payments will be extracted on May 6, 2020. Please check your account on May 7 to be sure the transaction was correctly processed. Please note: if you have recently sold or refinanced your home, contact the Tax Office to terminate automatic payments. Monies will be extracted until the payment agreement is terminated. Contact the office of the Tax Collector at 908-273-6403 with any questions.

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Resources

  1. Veterans Exemption Form
  2. Summit Bank Code Removal Form (PDF)
  3. Summit Mailing Address Change Form (PDF)
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