NJ Homeowner’s Guide to Property Taxes

This document is the New Jersey Homeowner’s Guide to Property Taxes, produced by the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) in partnership with New Jersey Realtors® and the Association of Municipal Assessors of New Jersey. The guide provides a comprehensive overview of property taxes in New Jersey, addressing how property values are assessed, how tax bills are created, and where tax dollars are allocated. It covers topics such as property tax terminology, the assessment process, budgeting, tax calculation, billing, payment, and disbursement.