Somerset County, New Jersey

20 Grove Street
P.O. Box 3000
Somerville, New Jersey 08876

Tel: 908-231-7000
Fax: 908-707-1941

County Website: Somerset county
Assessor Website: Somerset county assessor

Somerset County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

If you believe that the value assigned to your property by the county assessor is incorrect, you have the right to file an appeal.
Most tax assessment appeals are required to be filed with the County Tax Board.
Appeals generally must be filed on or before April 1st, or within 45 days of the mailing of the Assessment Notice, or May 1st for areas where municipal-wide reassessment or reevaluation has been performed
After the appeal is filed, a hearing in front of the County Tax Board is scheduled, typically between May and July.
Properties assessed over $1 million, or the added or omitted assessment exceeds $750,000 allow you to file directly with the New Jersey Tax Court.
Prepare evidence before the hearing. Evidence at the County Tax Board is due seven days before the property assessment hearing.
If expert testimony will be used at the hearing, a copy of the appraisal report must be served on the tax assessor and each County Tax Board member at least 7 days before the scheduled hearing.
The County Tax Board provides hearings and decisions for all properties within three months of the filing deadline unless extended by the New Jersey Division of Taxation.
If an unsatisfactory result is received, an appeal of the decision may be made to the New Jersey Tax Court and filed within 45 days from the date the decision was mailed.
For more information about the appeals process, contact the county tax board at (908) 725-2300

The filing fee for tax assessment appeals at the County Board level depend upon the assessed value: -$5 filing fee for a property assessed under $150,000 -$25 filing fee for a property assessed between $150,000 – $500,000 -$100 filing fee for a property assessed between $500,000 and $1,000,000

Here's how to lower your property taxes in Somerset county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Somerset county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Somerset 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. Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset county New Jersey tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Somerset County

Homes in Somerset county have a median home value of $436,699.

Somerset county home values are ranked 3 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, Somerset county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~234%.

New Jersey Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Somerset county is $116,510.

Compared to the state of New Jersey and the United States, Somerset 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.

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Somerset county's population has grown from 240,222 in 1990 to 345,361 in 2020, an increase of 44% 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.

Somerset county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for New Jersey and the United States.

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Somerset County New Jersey Cities

Basking Ridge, Bedminster, Belle Mead, Bernardsville, Bound Brook, Bridgewater, Far Hills, Flagtown, Franklin Park, Gladstone, Kingston, Manville, Martinsville, Neshanic Station, North Branch, Peapack, Raritan, Rocky Hill, Skillman, Somerset, South Bound Broo, Warren

Somerset County New Jersey Zipcodes

07059 / 07920 / 07921 / 07924 / 07931 / 07934 / 07977 / 08502 / 08528 / 08553 / 08558 / 08805 / 08807 / 08821 / 08823 / 08835 / 08836 / 08853 / 08869 / 08873 / 08876 / 08880 /

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