Rate Breakdown

Property taxes in Burlington County are calculated by multiplying the assessed value (minus exemptions) by the total local millage rate.

How Property Tax Works in Burlington County

Property taxes in Burlington County are determined by two primary factors: the assessed value of your property and the local tax rate, often expressed as a millage rate or tax rate per $100 of assessed value. Each year, your local municipal tax assessor determines the fair market value of your property. This assessment is intended to reflect the price your property would sell for on the open market as of October 1 of the preceding tax year.

The total tax bill is calculated by multiplying your property’s assessed value by the combined tax rate, which includes levies for municipal services, county government operations, and local school districts. Because school funding accounts for the largest portion of property taxes in New Jersey, your specific tax burden depends heavily on the budgetary requirements of your local school board and municipality.

Available Exemptions

New Jersey offers several property tax relief programs designed to assist eligible homeowners in reducing their overall tax burden. To qualify, you must generally be a legal resident of New Jersey. Available programs include:

• Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement): Reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax increases on their principal residence.
• Senior Citizen and Disabled Person Deduction: An annual $250 deduction for homeowners aged 65 or older, or those permanently and totally disabled, who meet specific income requirements.
• Veteran’s Deduction: An annual $250 deduction for honorably discharged veterans or their surviving spouses.
• Totally Disabled Veteran Exemption: A full property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans with a service-connected total disability.

Payment Schedule & Deadlines

In Burlington County, property taxes are billed on a quarterly basis. It is essential to ensure payments are received by the municipal tax collector by the following due dates:

• First Quarter: February 1
• Second Quarter: May 1
• Third Quarter: August 1
• Fourth Quarter: November 1

New Jersey law provides a 10-day grace period for these payments. If payment is not received by the end of the grace period, interest will be charged on the delinquent amount at the rate set by your municipality, typically 8% on the first $1,500 of delinquency and 18% on any amount exceeding $1,500. Continued failure to pay can result in a tax lien being placed on the property and eventual tax sale proceedings.

Appealing Your Assessment

If you believe your property assessment exceeds its fair market value, you have the right to appeal. In Burlington County, appeals must be filed with the Burlington County Board of Taxation. The deadline to file an appeal is typically April 1 of the tax year. You must provide evidence, such as recent comparable sales or a professional appraisal, to demonstrate that your property’s assessment does not align with current market conditions. It is recommended to contact your local assessor's office for an informal review before initiating the formal appeal process.