Grace Period Ends Today for February Property Tax Payments

Residents in Morris Township, Morris Plains and Morristown must pay first-quarter property taxes by Feb. 10

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Residents in Morris Township, Morris Plains and Morristown are reminded that first-quarter property tax payments are due Feb. 1, and the grace period ends today, Feb. 10. Unpaid taxes after the grace period will be subject to interest and penalties.

Why it matters

Timely payment of property taxes is important for local governments to fund essential services and operations. Failure to pay on time can lead to additional fees and potential tax lien sales, which can be burdensome for homeowners.

The details

Morris Township grants a 10-day grace period, after which unpaid taxes will be subject to 8% interest on the first $1,500 and 18% interest on amounts over $1,500, retroactive to Feb. 1. A 6% penalty will be charged on any delinquency over $10,000 if not paid by the end of the fiscal year. Morristown accepts payments in cash, personal checks or money orders, with additional fees for online payments. Morris Plains accepts payments online or in person, with a 24/7 lockbox available.

  • First-quarter property tax payments were due on February 1, 2026.
  • The grace period for these payments ends on February 10, 2026.

The players

Morris Township

A municipality in Morris County, New Jersey where property tax payments are due.

Morris Plains

A municipality in Morris County, New Jersey where property tax payments are due.

Morristown

The county seat of Morris County, New Jersey where property tax payments are due.

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The takeaway

Residents in these Morris County municipalities should ensure they pay their first-quarter property taxes by the February 10th deadline to avoid late fees and interest charges.