Property Taxpayer Bill of Rights
P. L. 2017, c. 128.
Overview
The Property Taxpayer Bill of Rights ensures that: 1) All property taxpayers are accorded the basic rights of fair and equitable treatment under the State Constitution and laws of New Jersey; 2) All property taxpayers receive the information and assistance they need to understand and meet their property tax responsibilities.
Services to Property Taxpayers
As a property taxpayer, you have the right to obtain information explained in simple, nontechnical terms about:
- Your responsibilities and rights as a property owner and property taxpayer;
- Your real property assessment and how it is determined and calculated;
- Your right to appeal and how to appeal an assessment you believe is incorrect as to your property or as to another property in the same county and the time limits involved;
- Your right, in the context of a property tax appeal, to view the property record card of other real property in the municipality;
- Responsiveness You have the right to expect questions will be responded to within a reasonable amount of time;
- Statements and Notices You have the right to expect all notices you receive will clearly identify the purpose of the communication and the proper procedure when responding;
- For More Information Many Local Property Tax forms and publications are available on our website;
The State of New Jersey offers several programs for property tax relief. You may be eligible for one or more of these:
- Deduction for Senior Citizens and disabled persons
- Deduction for Veterans with active wartime service
- Homestead Rebate for homeowners
- NJ SAVER Rebate
- Property Tax Reimbursement, a freeze on taxes for Senior Citizens
Each of the above listed benefits have specific eligibility criteria and filing deadlines. Contact the Tax Assessor’s office at (201) 652-4400 x248 to find out if you qualify or for assistance in filling out the applications.