Frequently Asked Questions

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A zoning permit is required for any improvement performed on the outside of the house. Any improvement other than construction on your property (i.e., walls, fences, swimming pools, driveways) would at least require a zoning permit to determine if your project is conforming to the zoning requirements. When the area of disturbance exceeds 2,500 square feet or when retaining walls are required a grading permit is required prior to work starting. If the amount of new impervious cover exceeds 500 square feet, a grading permit may be required for the project due to the need to provide dry wells to compensate for the increase in runoff.  It is best to call the office when the work is being planned to determine if any additional permits are required. Failure to obtain the necessary permit will cause the work to be shut down and cause delays in your project.

Contact our crime prevention officer at 973-326-7450. If you are trying to report an emergency please dial 9-1-1.

How can I pay a motor vehicle summons I received? If you received a traffic summons you must read the back of the summons. This will explain your rights and responsibilities in detail. A summons issued for a motor vehicle crash with an injury will require a court appearance. You must contact the court at least seven days before the notice to appear date on the front of the summons, if you intend to plead not guilty. You have a right to issue a summons to the other driver within 30 days of the crash. The Joint Municipal Court may be contacted at 973-593-3026. Joint Municipal Court location: The Hartley Dodge Memorial Building 50 Kings Road Madison, NJ 07940 Once a summons is issued only the court can address a summons. As soon as possible, notify your insurance company that you were involved in a crash. Your insurance company will advise you how to file a claim if necessary.

The Hartley Dodge Memorial Building 50 Kings Road Madison, NJ 07940 973-593-3026

Please visit the Firearms Applicants Page:

The Township Directory: 

Property tax bills are mailed twice a year in  September. Taxes are due February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. * Note: Postmarks are not accepted. Post-dated checks are not accepted.

Failure to receive a tax bill does not exempt you from paying taxes or delinquent interest on taxes. 

To obtain your property tax bill: 

• Search for your property online and print & view your bill here 
• Call the Tax office at 973-326-7420
• Property Tax Bills are mailed twice(2) a year, in July & September 
• Taxes are due February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1.

Sewer bills are mailed once a year in January and contain two biannual payment stubs. Sewer bills are due April 1st and October 1st. 

* If you do not receive a sewer bill in January please contact the Tax Office at 973-326-7420 or view and/or print your bill here. 

Payments may be made by mail, online*(please see link), or in person at the Tax office during regular business hours. Mailing Address: 50 Woodland Avenue, PO Box 7603, Convent Station NJ, 07961-7603 at the attention of the Tax Department. 

Physical Address: Morris Township Municipal Building- 50 Woodland Avenue, Morristown NJ, 07960 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM** 

*Payment online using Edmund's WIPP allows you to either make a one-time payment or create an account to schedule a payment for a future date. 

 **Please see question about after hours if you can not make it between office hours. 

Payments may also be made by using bill pay from your bank. When using bill pay make sure to include your block, lot, and qualifier(if any) and/ or account number in the memo. Payments lacking property identification may be returned. Please note, bill payments are not electronic, your bank converts these payments into a paper check that is mailed through the postal system. Keep in mind scheduling your payment to allow enough time to be delivered by the due date. We suggest at least 7-10 days.

After hours there is a mail slot in the front of the building for your convenience. Payments placed in the mail slot after closing will be receipted the next day. The State of New Jersey does not allow the use of postmarks for tax payment acceptance dates, so payments must be in our office by the end of the grace period by closing time on the due date.

You can also pay online at https://wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=1422

For information on the Anchor Benefit Program contact the Division of Taxation at: 1-888-238-1233. For information on the Property Tax Reimbursement Program, also known as the Senior Tax Freeze and PTR Program, please contact the PTR Hotline at: 1-800-882-6597 or visit the website www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation.

Daily Metered Parking: $5 a day, weekends and holidays included. Permit Parking: Pay an annual fee. Permits are for railroad commuter use only. It is further understood that a permit does not guarantee a parking space. Permits purchased for less than a full year will be pro-rated. There is resident permit parking and non-resident permit parking. Refer to Parking Map. Resident ID Tags: Tags are available to residents, at no charge, who commute infrequently. A limited number of designated spaces are available near the platform. A $5 daily meter fee must be paid. Refer to Parking Map.

Overnight parking is available at Convent Train Station. Payment is dependent upon the length of time you are parking. For example: if you are parking for five days, at $5 per day you would pay $25 at the outset. $5 per day including weekends and holidays.

Annual Permits are purchased at the Township's Clerks Office. Located at 50 Woodland Avenue, Morris Twp.(check only for payment) Meters are paid after you park your car and have obtained your space number. When facing the platform from the parking lot the pay stations are to the left. Excepts Master and Visa Credit Cards. Must use exact Currency: coin, $1, or $5 dollar bill. The machine does not make change or *refunds. Exact change only. * no refunds will be made for any amount under $10. Bring your receipt ($10 or over) to the Township Clerks Office or call 973-326-7430  for further information. You may also pay by phone: Use mPay2Park to pay-by-phone. Register online or download the mPay2Park free application. The initial registration takes only minutes, and once established a parking transaction takes even less time. There will be a $0.30 convenience fee for each parking translation. A days parking will cost $5.30 altogether when using mPay2Park. Visit mPay2Park's link.

Permit Refunds: Refunds shall be calculated on number of full months remaining, excluding the month of surrender, less an administrative charge of 10% of the remaining value or $25, whichever is greater. Daily Metered Parking Refunds: Must use exact currency: coin, $1, or $5 dollar bill. Exact amount only! The machine does not make change or *refunds *No refunds will be made for any amount under $10. Bring your receipt ($10 or over) to the Township Clerk's Office or call 973-326-7430  for further information

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For Permit Parking and refunds please call the Clerk's Department at 973-326-7430 For Meter questions or concerns please call the Admin Office at 973-326-7360

This will occasionally happen, especially on matinee days. Arrive early,  not guaranteed a spot if you arrive later. Madison, Morristown, and Morris Plains are the next closest stations.

Please place the printed receipt in the front window of your vehicle.

You must have a visible, valid handicap placard or plates in order to park in a handicapped space at no cost. 

Just Pay- by- Phone. Instructions below. 

• Pay by Phone: Use mPay2Park to pay-by-phone. Register online or download the mPay2Park free application. The initial registration takes only minutes, and once established a parking transaction takes even less time. There will be a $0.30 convenience fee for each parking transaction. A days parking will cost $5.30 altogether when using mPay2Park. When an account is created you no longer have to initially deposit $25, and each subsequent parking transaction will then deduct from that initial $25(called "wallet pay") Direct Pay is now available, your card will be charged for every transaction (announcement). 
•  View the mPay brochure or mPay2Park’s website for more information
  • Pay2Park Features
    • Parking facility locator on your mobile device.
    • Receive text message reminders, which can be set to the notification time you desire.
    • Ability to “Add Time” from anywhere.
    • Mobile App and Web access available for more info on the software.
    • Support call center.
  • How-to-Park
    • Register/log into your account.
    • Press “Park” and verify your GPS-based parking zone, or scan code/enter your zone.
    • Choose your license plate and select duration.
    • Click “Start Now.”
    • Receive confirmation receipt.
    • Receive notification of expiring parking.
    • Ability to “Add Time” or to complete session with “Stop Now.”
  • Customer Support
    • The System is provided with a 24/7 customer service support center in addition to a real-time on-line customer account management feature that would be fully accessible to subscribing Customers. Residents, businesses and visitors who use mPay2Park pay by phone parking have 24/7 access to the mPay2Park Helpdesk via a toll free number is readily available as well a customer technical support email response system. mPay2Park manages all customer phone calls and customer complaints

Follow the instructions on the ticket, any questions contact the Joint Municipal Court:

Physical Address
Hartley Dodge Memorial Building
50 Kings Road
Madison , NJ 07940

Phone: 973-593-3026

Fax: 973-593-3029

Business Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.