Dates to remember – Appeals must be filed on or before April 1, 2008 for the 2008 tax year

                                     Farmland applications will be mailed out in June. 

                                    The deadline for filing is August 1. 

Reminder Farmland Applications Due in Assessor's Office August 1, 2008

Senior & Veteran Deductions

Applications for Senior and Veteran deductions are available in the Assessor’s Office.  Totally disabled veterans, if qualified, are entitled to real property tax exemptions.  Forms are also available in the Collector’s office.          

Property Tax Assessment in New Jersey

NJ has an ad valorem based tax system which means that property tax assessment is based on the market value of your property. 

Things to Remember about the Appeal Process

• property owners have the right to file an appeal each year
• You must prove that you could not sell your house for what it is assessed at by providing comparable sales
• Comparable sales are sales of similar homes that were listed on the open market, have sold within the appropriate time period and are not subject to any extenuating circumstances like duress, a sale between family members, estate sales etc.
• You cannot compare assessments as a basis for appeal

Please Contact the Collector for questions regarding tax bills and taxes paid