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Cape May County, New Jersey

4 Moore Road
Cape May Court House, New Jersey 08210

Tel: 609-465-1000
Fax: 609-465-8625

County Website: Cape May county
Assessor Website: Cape May county assessor

Cape May County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Go over your property tax bill and make sure all the info is correct. https://www.capemaycountygov.net/tax-assessor
Contact your local county assessor's office and ask about the appeals process, and any questions you have.
Gather any relevant paperwork, such as recent property appraisals or sales data, to support your case.
Fill out the necessary forms and submit them before the deadline. https://www.capemaycountygov.net/tax-assessor/forms-documents
Attend any scheduled meetings or hearings with the county Board of Taxation or other officials.
If the appeal is denied, you may have the option to appeal to the state level.
Keep records of all correspondence and documentation throughout the process.

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Cape May county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Cape May county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Cape May county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.

Tax exemptions

Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Cape May county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.

Appeal tax assessment

Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Cape May county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.

Challenge the tax rate

Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Cape May county government and ask them to consider reducing it.

Property Tax Rules

Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Cape May county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Cape May county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.

Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Cape May county New Jersey tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Cape May County

Homes in Cape May county have a median home value of $308,604.

Cape May county home values are ranked 11 out of 21 counties in the state of New Jersey for median home price. The average median home value in New Jersey is $308,604. Cumberland county has the lowest median price at $165,784. Bergen county has the highest median price at $477,142.

Compared to the rest of the United States, Cape May county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~136%.

New Jersey Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Cape May county is $72,385.

Compared to the state of New Jersey and the United States, Cape May county's median household income is lower than the state of New Jersey's average median household income of $85,182 and higher than the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Cape May county's population has grown from 95,089 in 1990 to 95,263 in 2020, an increase of 0.2% over that time frame.

For comparison, the state of New Jersey's population has grown from 7,747,750 in 1990 to 9,288,994 in 2020, an increase of 20% over that time frame.

In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.

Cape May county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for New Jersey and the United States.

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Cape May County New Jersey Cities

Avalon, Cape May Court H, Cape May Point, Corbin City, Marmora, North Cape May, North Wildwood, Ocean City, Ocean View, Rio Grande, South Dennis, Stone Harbor, Strathmere, Townsends Inlet, Villas, Whitesboro

Cape May County New Jersey Zipcodes

08202 / 08204 / 08210 / 08212 / 08223 / 08226 / 08230 / 08242 / 08243 / 08245 / 08247 / 08248 / 08251 / 08252 / 08260 / 08270 /

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