Tax Collector
Consetta Ellison, Tax Collector
Phone: (732) 446-8360
Fax: (732) 446-7998
Email: taxcollector@mtnj.org
TOWNSHIP OF MANALAPAN TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE
TOWNSHIP OF MANALAPAN
NOTICE OF TAX SALE
OF REAL ESTATE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MANALAPAN FOR
NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS
Public notice is hereby given that I, Consetta V. Ellison, Collector of Taxes for the Township of Manalapan, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, will sell tax liens through an online auction on the 18th day of September 2025 at 8:30 a.m. on the following lands. Pursuant to NJSA 54:5-28, the Tax Collector may adjourn all or any portion of this tax lien sale.
Bidders should submit their bids no later than 8:00 a.m. on September 18, 2025. The tax sale list, bidder instructions and registration are available online at https://manalapan.newjerseytaxsale.com. Tax sale information can be viewed free of charge.
Said liens will be sold to make the total amount of Municipal liens chargeable against the lands for the years 2024, 2023 and prior, plus interest calculated to September 18, 2025, penalties, sewer charges and the cost of sale, exclusive, however, of the liens for the year 2025. The Collector of Taxes will sell in fee to the persons who bid the amount subject to redemption of the lowest rate of interest, but in no case exceeding eighteen (18) percent per annum. Tax Sale and Certificate of Sale are subject to omitted and added assessments that may be made thereafter, and rollback taxes, as the case may be. Payment of sale items may be made by wire transfer only. This sale is made in accordance with NJSA Chapter 5 Title 54 and the acts mandatory thereof and supplemental thereto.
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-1 et seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (NJSA 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site.
IN THE EVENT THE PROPERTY OWNER IS ON ACTIVE DUTY WITH THE MILITARY, THE COLLECTOR SHOULD BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY.
At any time before the sale, payment in full including all 2025 interest charges may be made by CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY.
Listed as follows is a description of the lands, the owner’s names and amounts due. The names shown are as they appear in the tax duplicate and do not necessarily mean that these parties are the current owners of the property: Click Here For Tax Sale PDF
August 11, 2025 – THIRD QUARTER TAX BILL MESSAGE:
Tax Bill Mailed August 1, 2025.
The 2025 Final/2026 Preliminary tax bill was mailed on August 1, 2025. The statutory due date for the third quarter tax payment is August 1. The Township of Manalapan permits a 10-day grace period per N.J.S.A 54:4-67; however, due to the delayed mailing, the grace period is extended to August 25 as per N.J.S.A 54:4-66.3d.
To avoid interest charges, payments must be received in our office or left in the drop box by 4:00 p.m. on August 25.
Payments received after 4:00 p.m. will accrue interest charges calculated from the statutory due date of August 1.
If you receive a tax bill that says “THIS IS NOT A BILL – FOR ADVICE ONLY” and you are responsible for paying your taxes, please use the “for advice only bill” to make your tax payment and notify the Tax Collector at taxcollector@mtnj.org., to update your account.
You may make your tax payments by mail, online, through your bank online bill pay service or placed in our drop box. The drop box is located on the left wall outside of the municipal building.
The Tax Collector’s regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Payments left in the drop box after 4:00 p.m. will be considered received as of the next business day.
Residents can view and/or pay taxes, print a copy of the current tax bill and calculate interest to a future date online at www.mtnj.org. Please visit the Tax Collector’s page and follow the link.
July 22, 2025 – THIRD QUARTER TAX BILL MESSAGE:
Quarterly Tax Payment Reminder
The statutory due date for the third quarter tax payment is August 1. The Township of Manalapan permits a 10-day grace period per N.J.S.A 54:4-67; however, due to the delayed mailing, the grace period is extended to August 25 as per N.J.S.A 54:4-66.3d.
The Tax Collector’s Office will have extended hours on Thursday, August 7 from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm.
To avoid interest charges, payments must be received in our office or left in the drop box by 4:00 p.m. on August 25.
Payments received after 4:00 p.m. will accrue interest charges calculated from the statutory due date of August 1.
You may make your tax payments by mail, online, through your bank online bill pay service or placed in our drop box. The drop box is located on the left wall outside of the municipal building.
The Tax Collector’s regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Payments left in the drop box after 4:00 p.m. will be considered received as of the next business day.
Residents can view and/or pay taxes, print a copy of the current tax bill and calculate interest to a future date online at www.mtnj.org. Please visit the Tax Collector’s page and follow the link.
The Tax Collector’s Office is responsible for collecting Real Estate taxes for all properties in Manalapan Township. Taxes are due on the first of February, May, August and November. There is a 10 day grace period after which interest is applied, calculated at 8% on the first $1,500 past due and 18% for any amount over $1,500. (per NJSA 54:4-67). Properties with delinquent municipal charges (taxes, sewer and interest) totaling $10,000.00 or more at calendar year end are subject to an additional 6% year end penalty.
TAX PAYMENTS – Tax payments may be made by mail, online or in person. Payments can be made without a tax bill at the municipal building, however, if you require a receipt when paying in person, you must present the entire tax bill with your check. If you require a receipt by mail, send the entire tax bill with a self addressed, stamped envelope. Otherwise, you may simply present the stub with your check – the canceled check will be your receipt.
Tax payments may also be made by: 1) using your own banks online bill pay. Please use the Tax Account ID located on the front of your tax bill as the account number. 2) Credit Card, debit card or e-check on our website. The link is on the upper left hand side of this page. Please note there are fees associated with online payments. 3) Tax payment drop box located on the left wall outside of the municipal building. The drop box is under surveillance and available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Payments left in the drop box after 4:00 pm will be credited as of the next business day. The drop box is for checks only.
Payments must be received in our office on or before the tenth of February, May, August and November. If the tenth falls on a holiday or weekend, the grace period will be extended to the next business day. Payments received after 4:00 p.m. on the last day of the grace period will accrue interest charges calculated from the statutory due date. Postmarks are not accepted. Please note the Tax Collector is not responsible for delayed or lost mail.
PLEASE NOTE: THE TAX COLLECTOR’S DUTY IS TO COLLECT ALL TAXES DUE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE STATUTES. SHE HAS NO STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO REDUCE A TAX OR WAIVE INTEREST CHARGES.
CHECK LIST: There are often times when the tax collector must return checks that are written incorrectly. These errors cause delays and necessitate interest being charged on late payments. Please double check the following when filling out your check:
- Check is made payable to Manalapan Township
- Check has the current date; post dated checks cannot be accepted
- Check is signed
- The numeric amount matches the written amount
TAX BILLS – Tax bills are mailed once a year in July. New tax bills are not mailed when there is a change in ownership. If you sell your property, make a copy of the bill for your records and give the original bill to the new owner at closing. If you are a new owner and did not receive the bill at closing, please contact our office or click the link on the upper left hand side of this page to view and/or pay property taxes online or print a copy of your bill. Failure to receive a tax bill does not exempt the taxpayer from paying taxes or interest that may be due. Please read the front and back of your tax bill for important tax information.
On our website, you can also find your tax amount due, print a copy of your bill and calculate interest to a future date.
Taxes can be paid on-line via credit/debit card or e-check. Residents can also print a copy of the current year’s tax bill and calculate interest to a future date.
Click here for current tax balance information or to make a payment on-line
ANCHOR BENEFITS, SENIOR FREEZE AND STAY NJ ASSISTANCE: 1-888-238-1233
If you need help with filling out your PAS 1, the State of NJ has a walk-in Service available in Freehold. It is located in the Freehold Regional Information Center, Division of Taxation, 2 Paragon Way, Suite 1100 in Freehold from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.
https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/relief.shtml
The Tax Collector’s Office maintains office hours – Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please contact our office via Phone 732-446-8359, 8360, 0r 8363 Fax 732-446-7998
Email mbinaco@mtnj.org, dcochran@mtnj.org, or taxcollector@mtnj.org
EXTENDED HOURS – extended hours are available on the first Thursday evening of February, May, August and November, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to accommodate taxpayers who wish to pay their taxes in person and are unable to do so during regular working hours.
Tax Rates
The tax rate is determined by the budgets of the Township, County, Elementary School, High School and Fire Companies. Manalapan has two Fire Districts serving the community therefore there are two different tax rates.
The table below reflects the tax rates per $100 of assessed value.
| Taxing Authority | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| County Tax | 0.180 | 0.182 | 0.183 | 0.198 | 0.239 | .246 |
| County Library | 0.011 | 0.013 | 0.013 | 0.015 | 0.018 | .018 |
| Regional Elementary School | 0.769 | 0.780 | 0.761 | 0.826 | 0.948 | .945 |
| Regional High School | 0.372 | 0.347 | 0.339 | 0.358 | 0.427 | .416 |
| Municipal Tax | 0.266 | 0.279 | 0.285 | 0.307 | 0.351 | .334 |
| Municipal Open Space | 0.020 | 0.020 | 0.020 | 0.020 | 0.020 | .020 |
| County Open Space | 0.027 | 0.027 | 0.026 | 0.026 | 0.290 | .029 |
| Total General Tax Rate | 1.645 | 1.648 | 1.627 | 1.750 | 2.032 | 2.008 |
| Fire District 1 | 0.038 | 0.040 | 0.037 | 0.038 | 0.044 | .045 |
| Fire District 2 | 0.035 | 0.040 | 0.036 | 0.042 | 0.050 | .052 |
| Total Tax Rate Including Fire District #1 | 1.683 |
| Total Tax Rate Including Fire District #2 | 1.680 |