Property taxes in Jersey City are calculated based on the Total Assessed Value of the property (land value + improvements value - exemptions) divided by $100 and multiplied by the tax rate.

The assessed value is determined by the Tax Assessor.  The tax rate is set and certified by the Hudson County Board of Taxation.

You can pay your Jersey City Property Taxes using one of the following methods:

• Pay In Person - Walk-in payments can be made at The Tax Collector’s office, which is open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. each business day.
• Pay By Mail - You can mail in your property tax payment amount in the form of a Check or money order to:
  
  City of Jersey City
  P.O. Box 2025
  Jersey City NJ 07303
  
• Checking Account Debit - You can setup a debit from your checking account by completing and sending the automated clearing house (ACH) Tax Form to the following address:
  
  JC Tax Collector,
  280 Grove Street,
  Jersey City, NJ 07302.  

Jersey City Property taxes are usually paid in 4 installments and the due dates for each installment are as follows: 

• February 1st
• May 1st
• August 1st
• November 1st

Jersey City Property tax payments received after the grace period interest will be charged.  Interest in the amount of 8% per annum is charged on the first $1,500.00 of delinquency and 18% per annum on the amount over $1,500.00.  Your account will remain at the 18% threshold until it is brought current.  Interest accrues daily.