WHAT IS A TAX LIEN?

A Tax Lien is applied against a property if the owner of the property has not paid their taxes on the property.

Each year the City must conduct sales of Tax Liens that have been applied against properties. When you purchase a Tax Lien and the lien is not paid after two years, you can begin proceedings in Superior Court to foreclose on the property. If foreclosure is granted, then the name on the deed is changed to that of the lien holder (you) and you can then take possession of the property.

Details of the NJ
Tax Lien/Certificate Process

NOTE: This is not a simple process!

For 2022, the City will be selling Tax Liens at an online auction: