Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment in New Jersey
Deadlines and steps to appeal a property tax assessment in New Jersey, and when property taxes are due.
Short answer: File Form A-1 (with comparable sales) with the County Board of Taxation; owners of property assessed over $1,000,000 may file directly with the Tax Court. NJ Division of Taxation, Assessment and Appeals
| Appealing your assessment | File Form A-1 (with comparable sales) with the County Board of Taxation; owners of property assessed over $1,000,000 may file directly with the Tax Court. Petitions must be filed and received on or before April 1 (May 1 where a municipal revaluation or reassessment was done; Burlington, Gloucester and Monmouth counties use an alternative calendar with a January 15 deadline). A County Board judgment may be appealed to the Tax Court within 45 days. |
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FAQ
How do you appeal a property tax assessment in New Jersey?
File Form A-1 (with comparable sales) with the County Board of Taxation; owners of property assessed over $1,000,000 may file directly with the Tax Court. Petitions must be filed and received on or before April 1 (May 1 where a municipal revaluation or reassessment was done; Burlington, Gloucester and Monmouth counties use an alternative calendar with a January 15 deadline). A County Board judgment may be appealed to the Tax Court within 45 days.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.