New Jersey Property Tax Appeal Deadline

Important filing deadlines for residential and commercial property tax appeals in New Jersey.

Key Deadlines

Most New Jersey property tax appeals must be filed by:

April 1

or

45 days after the assessment notice is mailed

Counties with reassessments may have different deadlines.

County Board vs Tax Court

County Board Appeals

Most appeals begin at the County Board of Taxation.

These are typically resolved within the same year.

Tax Court Appeals

Larger commercial properties may be filed directly with New Jersey Tax Court.

These cases can take longer but often involve larger tax reductions.

Who Should Consider a Tax Appeal

You may want to review your assessment if:

• Your property recently sold for less than the assessed value

• Market rents have declined

• Vacancy has increased

• Operating expenses have increased

• Your assessment is higher than similar properties

Types of Properties We Review

• Residential homes

• Apartment buildings

• Office buildings

• Shopping centers

• Hotels

• Industrial properties

• Car dealerships

• Nursing homes

Documents Needed for Review

• Tax bill

• Property address

• Recent appraisal (if available)

• Rent roll (commercial properties)

• Income and expenses

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Free Property Tax Appeal Review

Submit your property address and we will review whether an appeal may be warranted.