Morris County
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Morris County, New Jersey
10 Court Street
PO Box 315
Morristown, New Jersey 07963
Tel: 973-285-6059
Fax: 973-993-9618
County Website: Morris county
Assessor Website: Morris county assessor
Morris County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Please contact the Board of Taxation for more information about the appeals process at 973-285-6707.
- You can download the appeal form here: https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/other_forms/lpt/petappl.pdf
URLs
- https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Board-of-Taxation
- https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Board-of-Taxation/Proper-Preparation-for-Tax-Appeal-Hearings
- https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/other_forms/lpt/petappl.pdf
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Morris county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Morris county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Morris 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. Morris 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 Morris 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 Morris 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 Morris 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 Morris 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 Morris county New Jersey tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Morris County
Homes in Morris county have a median home value of $461,427.
Morris county home values are ranked 2 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, Morris county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~253%.
The median household income in Morris county is $117,298.
Compared to the state of New Jersey and the United States, Morris county's median household income is higher than the state of New Jersey's average median household income of $85,182 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Morris county's population has grown from 421,330 in 1990 to 509,285 in 2020, an increase of 21% 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.
Morris county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for New Jersey and less than the population change for United States.
Morris County New Jersey Cities
Boonton, Budd Lake, Cedar Knolls, Chatham, Chester, Denville, East Hanover, Flanders, Florham Park, Gillette, Green Village, Greystone Park, Hibernia, Kenvil, Kinnelon, Lake Hiawatha, Lake Hopatcong, Landing, Ledgewood, Lincoln Park, Long Valley, Madison, Mendham, Millington, Milton, Mine Hill, Montville, Morristown, Mount Arlington, Mount Freedom, Mount Tabor, Mountain Lakes, Netcong, New Vernon, Parsippany, Pequannock, Pine Brook, Pompton Plains, Randolph, Riverdale, Rockaway, Stirling, Succasunna, Towaco, Wharton, Whippany
Morris County New Jersey Zipcodes
07005 / 07034 / 07035 / 07045 / 07046 / 07054 / 07058 / 07082 / 07405 / 07438 / 07440 / 07444 / 07457 / 07801 / 07828 / 07834 / 07836 / 07842 / 07847 / 07849 / 07850 / 07852 / 07853 / 07856 / 07857 / 07866 / 07869 / 07876 / 07878 / 07885 / 07927 / 07928 / 07930 / 07932 / 07933 / 07935 / 07936 / 07940 / 07945 / 07946 / 07950 / 07960 / 07970 / 07976 / 07980 / 07981 /
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