2026 SPRING BRANCH AND LEAF PICKUP Spring branch and leaf pickup is set to begin mid-April. You should contact a landscaper or tree contractor for items larger than 6 inches in diameter, stumps or root balls. To verify your zone, please call 732-968-1023 x6689. These are the START DATES - it does not mean that the branches and leaves will be picked up ON this date or BY this date. Please place your material at the curb by the date for your zone. PLEASE KEEP YOUR LEAVES AND BRANCHES IN SEPARATE PILES. MIXED PILES WILL NOT BE PICKED UP. Please refrain from putting the piles IN the street, which creates traffic concerns and also impacts street drainage by forcing water into the travel lanes and clogging catch basins. Please refrain from calling Town Hall to ask when your piles are going to be picked up. If you believe your pile has been missed, please e-mail dpw@greenbrooktwp.org. If you do not have email access, you may call 732-968-1023 x6602 and leave a message with your name and address. You will not receive a return call, but your info will be given to DPW. Schedule March 30–South of Route 22 April 13 –Side of the Mountain April 27 –Top of the Mountain Guidelines for Branches Limbs over 6” in diameter will not be collected Small branches-bundle with brush Sticker bushes in a separate pile Do not mix leaves with the branches & brush Keep debris away from fire hydrants Place branches curbside, not in the street Guidelines for Leaves Pile leaves curbside for pick-up by the leaf vacuum – Do not place in street Place bagged leaves curbside – Do not place in street Bags available from local hardware store or from Town Hall, Monday-Friday 8:30-4:00, while supplies last (limit of 15 per household)
2026 SPRING BRANCH AND LEAF PICKUP
Spring branch and leaf pickup is set to begin mid-April. You should contact a landscaper or tree contractor for items larger than 6 inches in diameter, stumps or root balls. To verify your zone, please call 732-968-1023 x6689.
These are the START DATES - it does not mean that the branches and leaves will be picked up ON this date or BY this date. Please place your material at the curb by the date for your zone. PLEASE KEEP YOUR LEAVES AND BRANCHES IN SEPARATE PILES. MIXED PILES WILL NOT BE PICKED UP.
Please refrain from putting the piles IN the street, which creates traffic concerns and also impacts street drainage by forcing water into the travel lanes and clogging catch basins. Please refrain from calling Town Hall to ask when your piles are going to be picked up. If you believe your pile has been missed, please e-mail dpw@greenbrooktwp.org. If you do not have email access, you may call 732-968-1023 x6602 and leave a message with your name and address. You will not receive a return call, but your info will be given to DPW.
Schedule
March 30–South of Route 22
April 13 –Side of the Mountain
April 27 –Top of the Mountain
Guidelines for Branches
Guidelines for Leaves
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTS 2024 Stormwater Control Ordinance (passed but currently under revision per Somerset County) 2019 Stormwater Management Plan 2018 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Stormwater Mapping Community-wide Ordinances - Available in the online Township Code (chapters/sections listed): https://ecode360.com/GR1909 Pet Waste Ordinance - 8-12 Wildlife Feeding Ordinance - 3-19 Litter Control Ordinance - 3-1 Improper Disposal of Waste Ordinance - 12-3.5 Yard Waste Ordinance - 12-7 Private Storm Drain Inlet Retrofitting Ordinance - 9-6 Illicit Connections Ordinance - 12-3.4 Tree Removal/Replacement Ordinance - 24 Community-wide Ordinances available online: Privately-Owned Salt Storage Ordinance
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTS
Community-wide Ordinances - Available in the online Township Code (chapters/sections listed): https://ecode360.com/GR1909
Pet Waste Ordinance - 8-12
Wildlife Feeding Ordinance - 3-19
Litter Control Ordinance - 3-1
Improper Disposal of Waste Ordinance - 12-3.5
Yard Waste Ordinance - 12-7
Private Storm Drain Inlet Retrofitting Ordinance - 9-6
Illicit Connections Ordinance - 12-3.4
Tree Removal/Replacement Ordinance - 24
Community-wide Ordinances available online:
Privately-Owned Salt Storage Ordinance
Click Here for more information about 2025 Tax Assessment and Tax Bills The Assessor is responsible for identifying and placing a value on all real property within the Township. State law requires the Tax Assessor to assess all real property on an annual basis as of October 1st of the pretax year. Assessment values are based on the land and improvement(s) of the building(s). These values include square feet living area, basement/finished or unfinished, attic/finished or unfinished, number of bathroom fixtures, garage area, shed, cabana, in ground pool, etc. After a number has been obtained the result is compared to the market sales for the previous two years, with more weight given to sales that occurred closer to the October 1st valuation date. The final assessment value should closely reflect 100% of market value. Green Brook Township has been actively engaged in an annual state approved Reassessment Program. This includes the field inspection of every property approximately every five years. This program allows our office to update property data allowing for an equitable assessment base for every property owner. Any property not physically inspected will be estimated based on typical attributes of comparable housing. IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW February 1: Assessment notices (postcards) are mailed to every property owner with assessment values for the current tax year. May 1: Deadline for filing of tax appeals. August 1: Deadline for filing of farm assessment applications. October 1: Valuation date for all real property in a district. PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS PROGRAMS INCLUDE: Annual Property Tax Deduction for Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons: Annual deduction of up to $250 from property taxes for homeowners age 65 or older or disabled who meet certain income (not exceeding $10,000) and residency requirements. Annual Deduction for Veterans: Annual deduction of up to $250 from taxes due on the real or personal property of qualified war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses. Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans: Full exemption from property taxes on a principal residence for certain totally and permanently disabled war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses. Unmarried surviving spouses of servicepersons who died on wartime active duty may also qualify. Property Tax Reimbursement (Senior Freeze): You may be eligible for a reimbursement of the difference between the amount of property taxes you paid for the base year (the year you first became eligible) and the amount paid for the year for which you are applying for a reimbursement if you met all the following requirements for the base year and for each succeeding year, up to and including the year for which you are claiming the reimbursement. TAX APPEALS If you agree with the assessed value shown on the NOTICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENT FOR 2025 card that you recieved in the mail, you do not need to do anything. If you disagree with the assessed value shown, you may file an appeal with the Somerset County Board of Taxation on or before May 1 of the tax year or within 45 days from the date that the Assessment Notifications are mailed, whichever is later. If the assessed value exceeds $1,000,000, you have the option of filing your appeal directly with the NJ Tax Court at P.O. Box 972 Hughes Justice Complex, Trenton, NJ 08625. For more information: http://www.njcourts.gov The assessment amount will be used to calculate your property tax bill. Do not multiply last year's property tax rate by the current year's assessed value to determine taxes for the current year. "A Guide to Tax Appeal Hearings" may be obtained at http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/ptappeal.pdf (appeal hearing guide) or by contacting the County Board of Taxation. CONTACT INFORMATION Christopher Wong, Tax Assessor Tel: (908) 307-9920 or 732-968-1023 x6615 Email: cwong@greenbrooktwp.org Jason LiBrizzi, Field Inspector
Click Here for more information about 2025 Tax Assessment and Tax Bills
IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
TAX APPEALS
If you agree with the assessed value shown on the NOTICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENT FOR 2025 card that you recieved in the mail, you do not need to do anything.
If you disagree with the assessed value shown, you may file an appeal with the Somerset County Board of Taxation on or before May 1 of the tax year or within 45 days from the date that the Assessment Notifications are mailed, whichever is later.
If the assessed value exceeds $1,000,000, you have the option of filing your appeal directly with the NJ Tax Court at P.O. Box 972 Hughes Justice Complex, Trenton, NJ 08625. For more information: http://www.njcourts.gov
The assessment amount will be used to calculate your property tax bill. Do not multiply last year's property tax rate by the current year's assessed value to determine taxes for the current year.
"A Guide to Tax Appeal Hearings" may be obtained at http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/lpt/ptappeal.pdf (appeal hearing guide) or by contacting the County Board of Taxation.
CONTACT INFORMATION Christopher Wong, Tax Assessor Tel: (908) 307-9920 or 732-968-1023 x6615 Email: cwong@greenbrooktwp.org Jason LiBrizzi, Field Inspector
Tax and Sewer Bill Payments Green Brook Township would like to offer the following safe ways to make tax payments. Any questions can be made by dialing the following direct number, 732-424-2772 or 732-968-1023 x6604. • Pay by mail – if mailing from home, please attach your payment stub. On-line bill payments should include the Block, Lot, and Qualifier (for Condos only) in the memo • Pay on-line: Our new enhanced portal makes online tax or sewer payment fast, easy, and safe. In just a few minutes, your transaction will be complete. You can choose to pay by an Checking Account ACH Payment (e-Check) or by a Credit Card Payment (convenience fees apply). The new site allows you to make a on-time payment or you can register for an account, where you can store your payment method, schedule future payments , and more. The site also allows you to look up past billed amounts and view the most recent tax rate and assessment for your property. You can also pay for multiple parcels at the same time. You will need the following information to complete these transactions: Property Block & Lot # (and Qualification, for Condos) and the Owner's Last Name. For ACH Transactions - Checking Account information (Routing number and Account number) For Credit Card Transactions – Credit Card information Click the link below for details or to make a payment. CLICK HERE TO PAY TAXES OR SEWER ONLINE • Utilize the drop mailbox to the right of the front door at townhall. Please seal in an envelope, and use checks or money orders. No cash please. Information about the Tax Collection Office The Tax Collector is responsible for the collection of taxes levied on all properties in Green Brook Township. These include the Green Brook municipal government tax and municipal open space tax, Green Brook school district tax, and Somerset County government, library and open space taxes. In addition, the Tax Collector’s office is responsible for the collection of the annual Sewer Utility user fee. New property tax bills are mailed out each July after the tax rate is established. The rate is based on the total amount needed for the six tax components listed above, divided by the total value of all properties in Green Brook, as published in January of that year. The amounts paid for the 1st and 2nd quarter (from the prior year bill) are subtracted from the total due on each property for the current year, to come up with the amounts due for the 3rd and 4th quarter. The amounts billed for the 1st and 2nd quarter of the subsequent year are also shown on the bill, and are one quarter of the total billed for the current year. If you made an improvement to your property, an Added Assessment bill is sent in October and is due in November 1st and the following year in February and May 1st . After that, the total value for your property will be added together in the new annual bill in July. Payments can be made at Town Hall at 111 Greenbrook Road, in person from 8:30 to 4:00 or left in the dropbox located to the right of the front doors. Payments left in the dropbox are credited to your account the following business day. Payments may also be made on-line through the Township’s Website, or may be sent by mail. If paying by mail, please include the payment stub or note the Block, Lot and Qual (if any) in the memo line. The payment date is the date received by the Township. Post-marks are not accepted by law. Property taxes are due February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. Sewer Utility bills are usually due June 1. Payments must be received by the tax office by the 10th of the month shown to be considered on time. Per State law, property tax interest is calculated at 8% on delinquencies up to $1,500.00 and at 18% on the amount over $1,500.00. Once the balance due reaches the 18% threshold, interest will continue at 18% until all balances are paid in full. Sewer Utility bills accrue interest at the rate of 18%. There is an additional 6% year end penalty on taxes, sewer fees & accrued interest of $10,000.00 or more that are delinquent as of December 31st. Lost Bills: If you misplace your bill or did not receive the bill, please call the office and we can send a duplicate copy or a printout. As per New Jersey State statute, failure to receive a tax bill does not affect the due date or the date that interest begins to accrue. It is the responsibility of each tax payer to obtain the amount due on their property. Mortgage Company Changes: If you have paid off your mortgage or change mortgage companies, please make sure the tax office is notified, especially if you need a duplicate bill. Each taxpayer is mailed a bill each year, even if the mortgage company is making the tax payments. You will receive a bill marked “FOR ADVICE ONLY” at the time bills are sent out if we have a mortgage company on file for your property. This is exactly like the bill sent to the mortgage company, but lacks the quarterly payment stubs. It can be used for the amount due if you have paid off your mortgage and not yet received a new bill. If paying without the payment stub, please include your Block, Lot and Qual (if any) in the memo line. Tax Appeals: The Tax Assessor is responsible for establishing the taxable value of your property. Any questions regarding the assessed value of your property should be directed to the assessor’s office. Tax payers may file an appeal if they want to dispute the assessed value of their property. Appeals must be files by May 1st with the Somerset County Board of Taxation. Appeals on added assessments must be filed by December 1st. Appeal forms and information are available from the Somerset County Board of Taxation. Property Deductions Programs: There are two property tax deduction programs available to New Jersey homeowners. Senior citizens or disabled persons earning $10,000 per year or less (NOT INCLUDING SOCIAL SECURITY) may be eligible for a $250 property tax deduction per property. Veterans who served during wartime or in the theatre of conflict for other specified military conflicts may be eligible for a $250 property tax deduction per veteran. You can contact the tax office (EXT. 6616) for forms and more information. Property Relief Programs: The State of New Jersey has two property relief programs. The Homestead Rebate forms are mailed out each summer, and qualifying taxpayers who file by phone or paper application will have a credit issued against a subsequent tax bill. The Property Tax Reimbursement Program (Senior Freeze) is a State sponsored program that reimburses increases in property tax bill paid by qualifying taxpayers. You can contact the tax office (EXT. 6616) for more information. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO: https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/relief.shtml? Contact Information Raymond S. Murray, Tax Collector Tel: (732) 968-1023 x6604 Email: rmurray@greenbrooktwp.org Sonal Purohit, Tax Collection/Assessment Assistant Tel: 732-968-1023 x6616 Email: tax@greenbrooktwp.org
Green Brook Township would like to offer the following safe ways to make tax payments. Any questions can be made by dialing the following direct number, 732-424-2772 or 732-968-1023 x6604.
• Pay by mail – if mailing from home, please attach your payment stub. On-line bill payments should include the Block, Lot, and Qualifier (for Condos only) in the memo
• Pay on-line:
Our new enhanced portal makes online tax or sewer payment fast, easy, and safe. In just a few minutes, your transaction will be complete. You can choose to pay by an Checking Account ACH Payment (e-Check) or by a Credit Card Payment (convenience fees apply).
The new site allows you to make a on-time payment or you can register for an account, where you can store your payment method, schedule future payments , and more. The site also allows you to look up past billed amounts and view the most recent tax rate and assessment for your property. You can also pay for multiple parcels at the same time.
You will need the following information to complete these transactions:
Click the link below for details or to make a payment.
CLICK HERE TO PAY TAXES OR SEWER ONLINE
• Utilize the drop mailbox to the right of the front door at townhall. Please seal in an envelope, and use checks or money orders. No cash please.
Contact Information
Raymond S. Murray, Tax Collector Tel: (732) 968-1023 x6604 Email: rmurray@greenbrooktwp.org
Sonal Purohit, Tax Collection/Assessment Assistant Tel: 732-968-1023 x6616 Email: tax@greenbrooktwp.org
The majority of the time your township taxes will be paid through your mortgage or rent payments. If that is not the case for you then you will get a bill directly sent to you by mail. You can pay that bill by mail or in person at Town Hall, although it is easier to simply pay online on Click here. To pay you will need your Block and Lot number.
