Sussex County
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Sussex County, New Jersey
One Spring Street
Newton, New Jersey 07860
Tel: 973-579-0250
Fax: 973-579-0259
County Website: Sussex county
Assessor Website: Sussex county assessor
Sussex County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Find out when you can appeal your property taxes in Sussex County, New Jersey (usually the last Monday in April). https://www.sussex.nj.us/taxboard
- Get a copy of your property tax bill and any related documents from the Sussex County Board of Taxation. https://www.sussex.nj.us/taxboard
- Look at your tax bill and documents to decide why you want to appeal. You might want to ask a tax professional or lawyer for help.
- Gather any papers that can help your case, such as copies of property deeds or purchase agreements.
- Submit a written request to appeal to the Sussex County Board of Taxation. You might be able to do this online, by mail, or in person. https://www.sussex.nj.us/taxboard
- Go to the appeal hearing at the Sussex County Tax Board. At the hearing, you can explain your case and show any supporting documents. https://www.sussex.nj.us/taxboard/taxboard
- If the board decides you are right, your property taxes will be changed. If you do not like the decision, you might be able to appeal it to a higher level. https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/ptr/ptr.shtml
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Sussex county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Sussex county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Sussex 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. Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex county New Jersey tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Sussex County
Homes in Sussex county have a median home value of $271,212.
Sussex county home values are ranked 14 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, Sussex county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~108%.
The median household income in Sussex county is $96,222.
Compared to the state of New Jersey and the United States, Sussex 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.
Sussex county's population has grown from 130,936 in 1990 to 144,221 in 2020, an increase of 10% 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.
Sussex county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for New Jersey and the United States.
Sussex County New Jersey Cities
Andover, Augusta, Branchville, Franklin, Fredon Township, Glenwood, Hamburg, Highland Lakes, Hopatcong, Lafayette, Layton, Mc Afee, Montague, Ogdensburg, Sparta, Stanhope, Stockholm, Sussex, Vernon
Sussex County New Jersey Zipcodes
07416 / 07418 / 07419 / 07422 / 07428 / 07439 / 07460 / 07461 / 07462 / 07821 / 07822 / 07826 / 07827 / 07843 / 07848 / 07851 / 07860 / 07871 / 07874 /
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