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1. What happens if I do not pay the utility bill?

A lien will be sold against the property if there are any unpaid utility bills owed from the previous year, this may also include other municipal charges.

Who buys these liens? Usually people who are looking to invest money. The interest rate starts at 18%. However, if there is more than one person interested in the same parcel, they will start bidding down the interest rate. Once the bidders bid down to 0%, it will go into a premium starting at multiples of $100.

What happens once a lien has been sold on a property? The person who purchased the lien will receive a legal document referred to as a "tax certificate" which must be recorded with the Monmouth County Clerk. The certificate must be held for 2 years from the date of sale. After 2 years they may start to foreclose on the property. The homeowner has the right to redeem the tax sale certificate any time prior to the final judgment being filed.

2. How should I make out my check?

• Payable to the Township of Wall
• Place account number on the lower left corner of the check, better known as the "memo section"
• Date the check with the same date you are writing the check. No post-dated checks will be accepted
• Make sure amounts match in both places
• Postmark is not accepted

3. How should I pay my tax / utility bill?

• Tax and utility payments may be paid by mail or in person. When paying by mail, please send a check with the appropriate payment stub. The cancelled check will be the receipt. If paying in person and would like a receipt, please bring your check and the entire bill.
• By credit / debit card or online check (There is a fee for this service - credit cards are not accepted in Town Hall)
• By drop box: Payments can be placed anytime in the drop box outside Town Hall. Payments must be in a sealed envelope - no cash! Payments will be posted the next business day