Hillsborough Extends Grace Period For Property Tax Payments

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Hillsborough Mayor Doug Tomson and the township committee unanimously voted to extend the grace period for residents to pay taxes due to the new coronavirus impact.

"The Township Committee recognizes the financial strain the COVID-19 pandemic

has placed on many residents of the Township and desires to provide much-needed relief to those
homeowners who are struggling financially," the township resolution states.

Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order 130 on Tuesday which authorizes municipalities to extend the grace period on second quarter property tax payment to June 1.

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