Ronald Zilinski, Comptroller

Telephone: 609-989-3023

Edward A. Kirkendoll, Municipal Tax Collector

Patricia Hice, Chief Assessor

The Department of Finance is responsible for the accounting of all City revenue and expenditures, for  custody of receipts and the disbursement of City funds, and for safe guarding  the City's financial interests in accordance with state statutes.

If you are  currently douing business with the City of Trenton, and have a question about accounts payable or accounts receivable, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page.

It is comprised of the Tax Assessor's Office which includes Property Tax Deductions, and the Tax Office. For additional information, please contact the office of the  Director.

Tax Assessor's Office
Patricia Hice, Chief Assessor 

The Tax Assessor's Office is responsible for establishing the value of exempt and taxable property located in the City of Trenton. It reviews applications for tax exemptions and abatements. The Assessor's Office also maintains current tax maps of the city as a public record noting all changes in ownership or character of real property.  If you are a property owner and have questions about your property tax assessment, or need additional information on properties located in the City, please contact the Assessor's Office.

Property Tax Deductions

Property owners who  are permanently disabled, senior citizens, or veterans may qualify for a property tax deductions if they meet income and residency requirements.  For your convenience, property tax forms are available online at our Virtual Property Tax Form Center and also in our main Forms Center. For more information, please contact the Assessor's Office.

Tax  Office
Edward A. Kirkendoll

The Tax Office is responsible for billing and collecting real estate taxes. For questions about your bill, payments or homestead rebates, please contact the Tax Office.