Department of Finance
Bureau of Revenue Collections
520 Market Street
City Hall, Room 117
PO Box 95120
Camden, NJ 08101-5120
Phone: 856-757-7003, 7002, 7004, 7134
Email: tax@ci.camden.nj.us
Forms & Links
2023 Tax Sale Notice
The City of Camden Announces the sale of its 2022, and prior delinquent Taxes, Water/Sewer and CCMUA charges through an online auction on Monday, October 23rd. For a listing of all available parcels, delinquencies and cost, please visit https://camden.newjerseytaxsale.com beginning Thursday, September 21st.
Certificate purchasers are herewith advised, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6, that industrial properties may be subject to the “Environmental Clean Up Responsibility Act,” the “Spill Compensation and Control Act(N.J.S.A. 58:58:10-23.11),” and the “Water Pollution Control Act(N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1).” These laws preclude the municipality from issuing a tax sale certificate to any purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of such sites.
Finance Department – Revenue Collection Division
The role of the Revenue Collection Division is to accurately process (collect, deposit, post, and report) all revenue; increase tax collection revenue; and manage tax liens within the parameters set forth by laws and regulations of the State of New Jersey.
Billing
- Prepare and process the annual tax levy (quarterly Tax, Special District and PILOT bills).
Collections
- Collect all property tax payments and provide central cashiering for other City revenue.
- Post and deposit daily collections in coordination with the City Treasurer.
- Assist City Treasurer with monthly reconciliations of transactions and balances.
Daily Management
- Provide information and assistance to taxpayers regarding billings, payments, and balances.
- Official tax searches: research paid/delinquent/lien status for title, mortgage, and insurance companies.
- Provide tax status reports for properties requested by the City’s Code Enforcement Department.
- Process fire insurance checks.
Enforcement
- Notify taxpayers of delinquent balances after each payment due date.
- Process annual tax lien sale. Assign municipal tax liens to investors whenever possible.
- Assist Legal Department with the property foreclosure process.
- Inform outside lien holders of subsequent payment information; to maximize cash collections.
- Process tax lien redemptions.
Reporting – Provide reports to the Mayor or City Council when requested or required.
