Department of Finance,
Division of Collections and Revenue
Tax Information

Payment
Taxes are payable quarterly on the first day of February, May, August, and November after which dates they are delinquent and subject to interest and penalty. NJSA 54:4-66.

Interest
The Township of Vernon has a ten day grace period. Any taxes remaining unpaid by the 10th day of February, May, August, and November are subject to interest and penalty. Interest rate charged is 8% up to $1500 and 18% over $1500 delinquency. A 6% penalty is charged on any delinquency in excess of $10,000 that is not paid by the end of the calendar year.

2005 Tax Rate

Local Municipal Tax	.720
County Tax	.622
County Library Tax	.055
County Open Space Tax	.033
District School Tax	2.249
Municipal Open Space Tax	.021
2004 Total Tax	3.700