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1. Why did my assessment increase?

• The Compliance Plan.
• Built an addition or renovated property.
• Property Record Card error.
• Subdivision or consolidation of lot(s).
• Created condominium.

2. How do I know if my property is assessed fairly?

• A property is assessed fairly when, based on sales, it’s assessment falls within the Common Level Range in the municipality for the particular year. Each year the Ratio and the Range change. Contact Tax Assessor office for the current percentages.

3. My neighbor’s house is the same as mine, but they are paying less taxes than me. Why?

• All properties are different, but they are assessed based on the same criteria such as location, style, size, condition, year built, updates/renovations, etc. Ultimately, the market value of the property (how much you can sell the property for in today’s market) is what weighs the most in calculating assessments. It is important to compare the most current data. Contact Tax Assessor office if you believe there are errors.

4. I think my property is over-assessed. What can I do about it?

• Contact Tax Assessor office to verify and review current assessment.
• Each year after receiving the annual assessment card, you have until April 1^st of that year to file an appeal with Mercer County Board of Taxation or New Jersey Tax Court (click HERE for more information on Appeals).

5. I want to build an addition to my house. How much more taxes will I have to pay?

• Property Assessments closely correlate with market values. The Assessor will determine how much value you are adding to the property by building an addition. i.e. If your property is valued at $500,000 before the addition, and you could sell it for $600,000 after the addition, the added value should be around $100,000. The assessment should increase by similar percentage too.