Scotch Plains Property Tax Payment Deadline Extended to October 5

The 2026 property tax bills for Scotch Plains residents were mailed September 9 and are arriving in mailboxes now. The third-quarter tax payment deadline has been extended to October 5, 2026. Payment must be physically received by this date; postmarks are not accepted.

Payments received after October 5 will be subject to interest back to the statutory August 1 due date.

Residents have several payment options available. Payments can be made online through the payment portal by selecting "Pay Other Tax Quarters" and checking "Taxes due prior to 11/01/2026." For online payments on October 5, residents must use the One-Time Payment option. Payments can also be made through bank BillPay, by mail, in person, or using the 24/7 drop box located in the Police Department.

For those with an account on the payment portal wishing to schedule a payment for a future date, the deadline to schedule is October 4.

The fourth-quarter tax payment remains due November 1, 2026, with a standard 10-day grace period.

The 2026 tax bill is based on existing tax assessments. New assessments will be used for the first time for 2027 tax bills. The first two quarters of 2027 shown on tax bills are preliminary and calculated as 50 percent of the 2026 taxes. Any change resulting from the new assessments will be reflected on the third and fourth-quarter 2027 bills.

FAQ

Q: When is the third-quarter property tax payment deadline?
A: The third-quarter property tax payment deadline has been extended to October 5, 2026. Payment must be physically received by this date; postmarks are not accepted.

Q: What happens if I miss the October 5 deadline?
A: Payments received after October 5 will be subject to interest back to the statutory August 1 due date.

Q: When did the 2026 tax bills get mailed?
A: The 2026 property tax bills were mailed September 9, 2026 and are arriving in mailboxes now.

Q: How can I pay my property taxes online?
A: Residents can pay online through the payment portal by selecting "Pay Other Tax Quarters" and checking "Taxes due prior to 11/01/2026." For payments on October 5, you must use the One-Time Payment option.

Q: What other payment methods are available?
A: Payments can be made through bank BillPay, by mail, in person at municipal offices, or using the 24/7 drop box at the Police Department.

Q: Can I schedule a payment for a future date online?
A: Yes, but you must schedule the payment by October 4 to ensure it processes by the October 5 deadline.

Q: When is the fourth-quarter tax payment due?
A: The fourth-quarter property tax payment is due November 1, 2026, with a standard 10-day grace period.

Q: Will my 2027 tax bill be different because of new assessments?
A: New assessments will be used for the first time for 2027 tax bills. The first two quarters of 2027 on your bill are preliminary, calculated as 50% of 2026 taxes. Any changes from the new assessments will be reflected on your third and fourth-quarter 2027 bills.