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COVID-19 Update - The Tax Assessor will continue communication with residents through phone and email. All in-person consultations are suspended until the State of Emergency is lifted.
We thank you for your cooperation.
The Tax Assessor determines the tax-ability and fair market value of all new, existing and improved properties within the municipality. The assessor’s responsibilities includes processing deeds, processing building permits for assessments, maintaining and updating assessment records, complying with state mandated regulations, handling appeals, processing applications for exemptions or deductions, and compiling financial and other records for the county and state tax boardsServices
- Valuation of Properties
- Tax Appeals
- Property Transfers
Tax appeals must be filed on or before April 1st of the current tax year. If the municipality has performed a Revaluation or Re-assessment, the filing deadline is May 1 of the year it goes into effect
Applications for Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons, Veterans and their surviving spouses can be obtained in this office or online at: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/prntlpt.shtml
Please contact the Tax Assessor for applications and to answer any questions you may have pertaining to them.
For information on the Property Tax Freeze Program you can review the requirements and forms online at: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/ptr/
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Tax Appeals
Learn how to file a tax appeal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tax Assessor FAQ
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New Jersey Property Taxpayer Bill of Rights
New Jersey Property Taxpayer Bill of Rights
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Ellen Foye Malgieri
Tax AssessorPhone: (973) 378-7715 ext. 7729
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Hours
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Monday - Friday
8:30 am -4:30 pm
Except Holidays
Address:
76 South Orange Avenue
Suite 302
South Orange, NJ 07079
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