Tax Collector

COVID-19 Update:

Livingston municipal offices are now open to the public. However, items for the Tax Collector’s Office can still be mailed to Livingston Town Hall, 357 S. Livingston Avenue, or left in the drop-off box located near the curb by the Tax Collector’s office entrance to the building. Residents are encouraged to make online tax payments.

Real Estate Taxes

NEW: 2020 Tax Rate and Grace Period

The certified tax rate for 2020 is $2.271 per $100 of assessed value. 

Online Payment Options

Tax/Utility Lookup

Anyone needing a tax or utility lookup should call 973-992-5000, #5121, #5122, #5123, or #5124, or email tax@livingstonnj.org. 

Tax Bills and Payment Due Dates

The Township of Livingston mails out tax bills once during the year. The estimated 3rd quarter tax bills are mailed either at the end of June or in July.

Payments are due quarterly as noted:

QuarterDue Date
1st quarter February 1
2nd quarterMay 1
3rd quarterAugust 1
4th quarterNovember 1


There is a ten-day grace period for each quarter. The grace period ends on the tenth day of the month that the tax payment is due. If the tenth day falls on a weekend or a holiday, the grace period is automatically extended to the next business day.

  1. When do I receive my tax bill?
  2. What if I did not receive my tax bill and don’t know the amount or when they are due?
  3. I am delinquent on my taxes. What is the minimum amount I must pay?
  4. Can the interest be waived?
  5. Can I make partial payments?
  6. I am selling my property, what portion of the taxes am I responsible for?
  7. I have paid off my mortgage and I am now responsible to pay my tax bill. What should I do?
  8. Can I have my tax bills mailed to a different address?
  9. Do you accept a postmark as proof of payment?
  10. Can I postdate my check?
  11. What is a tax sale?
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