Cherry Hill Township Tax Grace Period to be Extended to June 1
CHERRY HILL, NJ - Mayor Susan Shin Angulo and Township Council have announced that they will extend the grace period for payment of the May 1 quarterly property taxes to June 1. The move comes after Governor Murphy issued an executive order granting municipalities the authority to extend the grace period, which by state statute, is normally set at ten days.
“Council and I know that these are hard times and we know that individuals and businesses are struggling,” said Mayor Susan Shin Angulo. “As we navigate these uncertain times together, we remain committed to doing what is best for our residents and our community as a whole.”
The Township will be holding an emergency Council meeting Thursday April 30, at 7 pm, where it will pass a Resolution to extend the grace period.
“Council will act with compassion during this time of crisis, while still protecting residents and taxpayers in the long-run,” said Council President David Fleisher. “The road to recovery may not be a short one, so we need to ensure critical services can be delivered now and in the future to our residents."
The executive order does not change the due date of May 1, but instead extends the grace period for payment to June 1. This allows property owners to make payments to the Tax Collector on or before June 1 without accruing interest or penalties.
The Township is encouraging residents that are able to make their payments by May 1 to please do so, as these quarterly payments are utilized to keep vital services in the Township running – including Police, Fire, trash and public works, as well as fund our teachers and schools.
Instructions for viewing the Council meeting on Thursday evening will be posted on the Township’s website and social media pages.
The Township will remain in communication with residents as new information becomes available and urges all residents to continue following social distancing guidelines.
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