Union County
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Union County, New Jersey
10 Elizabethtown Plaza
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202
Tel: 877-424-1234
Fax: 908-558-2589
County Website: Union county
Assessor Website: Union county assessor
Union County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If filing using the online appeal system tax payers have until 11:59:59 PM on April 1st to file. (Same time applies to the May 1st deadline as well). This extended time frame allows for those who may be unable to physically come to the board on the appeal filing deadline. For tax payers using the online appeal filing system; copies of your tax appeal are served to the Municipal Clerk and Assessor automatically via the online system.
- A paper appeal can be obtained by coming to or contacting the Union County Board of Taxation, 908-527-4775, in person or printed off our website at ucnj.org/taxation-board/. Tax payers must also certify when filing their paper appeal that copies of the appeal will be served by the tax payer to the tax assessor and clerk of the town in which the property is located. Paper Appeals must be physically in the office by close of business (4pm) on April 1st . Postmarked mailings will not be accepted if they do not arrive by the April 1st deadline. If April 1 st happens to be a Holiday where the offices are closed or falls on a Saturday/Sunday the appeal filing deadline is extended to the following business day. (Same applies to the May 1st deadline as well).
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Union county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Union county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Union 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. Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union county New Jersey tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Union County
Homes in Union county have a median home value of $378,678.
Union county home values are ranked 8 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, Union county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~190%.
The median household income in Union county is $82,644.
Compared to the state of New Jersey and the United States, Union 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.
Union county's population has grown from 493,819 in 1990 to 575,345 in 2020, an increase of 17% 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.
Union county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for New Jersey and the United States.
Union County New Jersey Cities
Berkeley Heights, Clark, Cranford, Elizabeth, Fanwood, Garwood, Hillside, Kenilworth, Linden, Mountainside, New Providence, North Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield, Summit, Union, Vauxhall, Westfield
Union County New Jersey Zipcodes
07016 / 07023 / 07027 / 07033 / 07036 / 07060 / 07062 / 07063 / 07065 / 07066 / 07076 / 07081 / 07083 / 07088 / 07090 / 07092 / 07201 / 07202 / 07203 / 07204 / 07205 / 07206 / 07208 / 07901 / 07922 / 07974 /
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