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How to appeal your property tax bill in NJ

By: Manahil Ahmad
NorthJersey.com
USA Today Network - New Jersey

..... If you own property in New Jersey you're most likely familiar with the intricacies of paying your property tax bill. But how can you know if your county is asking you to pay more than your share?
..... Do you have any recourse to appeal your property tax bill?
..... Here's a guide to help you through the process, including tips from the New Jersey Division of Taxation:

Understand the tax assessment

..... Determine if your property's assessment is unfair or inaccurate. Compare your property's assessed value to similar properties in your area The assessment should reflect the market value as of October 1 of the preceding year.

Gather evidence

..... Collect evidence that supports your claim that the assessment is too high. This may include recent sales of similar properties, appraisal and photos showing property conditions.

File the appeal

..... Appeals can be field at the County Baird of Taxation or directly with the tax Court of New jersey, depending on the assessed value of your property. Properties assessed at $1,000,000 or less are typically filed with the County Board of taxation.
..... Obtain the appeal form form your county Board of taxation or the tax Court of New Jersey website.
..... fill out the form completely, providing all required information.

Pay the filing fee

..... The fee varies by county and the assessed value of your property.
..... Ensure that you include the correct fee with your appeal form.

Submit the appeal

..... File your appeal by the statutory deadline, which is usually April 1, or May 1 if a municipal-wide revaluation or reassessment has been implemented. Ensure you submit your appeal to the correct entity (County Board or Tax Court).

Prepare for the hearing

..... Once your appeal is filed, you will be scheduled for a hearing.
..... Prepare your evidence and arguments to present to the board or court. Consider hiring a professional appraiser or attorney if your case is complex.

Attend the hearing

..... Present your case clearly and concisely at the hearing. Provide all relevant evidence and be prepared to answer questions.

Await the decision

..... After the hearing, the board or court will make a decision. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you may have or Appellate division.

What's the success rate of appeals

.... Success rate can vary. According to multiple homeowners on reddit, while success is not guaranteed it's worth a shot. one user said that most people who have been successful hired lawyers who socialized in the work.

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