Tax Assessor

The function of the assessor's office is to place a fair and equitable assessment on each parcel for taxing purposes. This office also deals with property ownership, deductions for senior citizens and veterans, and exemptions for charitable organizations.

Tax Rate for 2022 is 4.938%

Equalization Ratio for 2023 is 43.55%

Property Search

To access property tax information view the Modiv Assessment Query.

Assessment Appeal Information

• New Jersey Online Assessment Appeals
• Understanding Property Assessment Appeals (PDF)
• Understanding Current Property Value (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

The borough website FAQ section on taxes contains answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Forms

The most commonly requested forms are the following:

1. County Board Tax Appeal - Petition of Appeal (PDF)
2. County Board Tax Appeal - Added-Omitted (PDF)
3. Senior Citizen, Disabled Person, or Surviving Spouse/Surviving Civil Union Partner Property Tax Deduction - $250 per year (PDF)
4. Veteran or Surviving Spouse/Surviving Civil Union Partner/Surviving Domestic Partner of Veteran or Service person Deduction - $250 per year (PDF)
5. Disabled Veteran/Surviving Spouse/Surviving Civil Union Partner/Surviving Domestic Partner of Disabled Veteran - 100% Exemption (PDF)

New Jersey Property Taxpayer Bill of Rights (PDF)