Township of Wayne

Passaic County, New Jersey

Finance

Finance

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2026 Tax Rate Update

As of July 17, 2026, the 2026 Final/2027 Preliminary Tax Bills have been updated and the amounts due are available on our website for viewing or payment.
The bill is currently being prepared for printing and mailing and should be in the mail by July 24, 2026.

The new grace period for the 3rd Quarter and ONLY the 3rd Quarter 2026 will be extended to August 19, 2026. Any payments received after August 19, 2026, will accrue interest to the original due date of August 1, 2026 per statute.

The Finance Department consists of two (2) divisions; Treasury and Revenue Collection. It is a multi-task department responsible for all financial operations of the Township. Comprised of 15 employees, the Finance Department is headed by the Chief Financial Officer, Heather McNamara. Outsourcing of services is utilized only for payroll checks; otherwise all services are performed in house.
 
The Department prides itself with a quality staff which is consistently reflected through the Township’s Bond Rating of “Aaa” by Moody’s and “AA+” by Standard and Poor’s.

Treasury

The Treasury Division maintains books and records of all financial transactions, processes all payrolls, claims and demands against the Township and controls all expenditures to ensure that budget appropriations are not exceeded. Additionally, the preparation of the annual Township budget originates within this division. Another daily function is the cash management of the Township.

Revenue Collection

The Division of Revenue Collection is responsible for billing, receiving, and collecting all property taxes, water and sewer accounts, and all special assessments. It is also responsible for the certification of tax searches.