Township Committee to Entertain Property Tax Card Program

COURT HOUSE — The Middle Township Committee will entertain discussion regarding a program that would result in property owners enjoying savings on their property tax bills simply by patronizing local businesses. The discussion will occur during the Township Committee’s work session meeting on Nov. 18, at 4:00 p.m. inside Middle Township Municipal Hall.
“This program has the potential for providing Township property owners with savings on their tax bills simply by shopping and dining at businesses in our community”, said Middle Township Deputy Mayor Tim Donohue. “Committee members have questions about the program which involves a public-private partnership and we will be sure to ask them during the presentation at our meeting”.
On Nov. 6, the Middle Township Economic Development Committee met with Carmine DeFalco who represents www.propertytaxcard.com. The Committee has recommended a further discussion with the Middle Township Committee to determine if there is interest in the Township with moving forward with this program.
The program involves the free distribution of a propertytax.com card to Middle Township residents. Local merchants would be asked to voluntarily participate in the program. Every time a Township resident patronizes a participating location, a percentage of the purchase set by the merchant is applied as a discount on the property tax bill. The program encourages Township residents to shop and dine at businesses in their own community with the guarantee that a percentage of their purchase will be refunded back to them with a reduced property tax bill. The program has been promoted and accepted in other communities, including Marlboro Township.
“At the very least we owe it to our Township residents to discuss this program before the public at our next meeting”, said Middle Township Mayor Dan Lockwood. “The program results in no added costs to Middle Township and is a proactive effort to promote businesses in our community. I’m excited to receive this presentation at the November 18th meeting”.
According to www.propertytaxcard.com, the program allows multiple cards to be provided to all family members who reside at an individual residence. The program also allows for returns of items purchased at stores for the full amount, or for the amount minus the credit being applied to a property tax bill. The monthly cost for a business to participate in the program is $10.
For more information, please visit www.propertytaxcard.com/aboutus.