General Information

At this time, the preferred method of contacting Erica is by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Only questions regarding your assessment should be directed to the Assessor. Questions regarding the billing and collection of taxes should be directed to the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Assessment Value
The State Constitution requires all properties be assessed at “fair market” value. Therefore, it is essential to maintain assessments, keep up with market prices and cope with inflation. At times, market conditions warrant Revaluation or Reassessment programs to maintain “fair market value”.
General assessment information
Property tax deduction information
If a homeowner feels their property is over-assessed, they may file an appeal with the Hunterdon County Board of Taxation by calling (908) 788-1173. The annual deadline to file an appeal with the County Board is April 1. Note that appeals are based on the value of your property, not the taxes.
Appeal Information
NJ Guide to Appeal Hearings~(published by the State of NJ Division of Taxation)
Hunterdon County Appeal Brochure
Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons
Annual deduction of up to $250 from property taxes for homeowners age 65 or older or disabled who meet certain income and residency requirements. This benefit is administered by the local municipality. Please provide copies of the first~two~pages of your most recent Federal Tax 1040s.
Senior Citizen / Disabled Person Deduction Form (published by the State of NJ Division of Taxation)
Supplemental Income Form (published by the State of NJ Division of Taxation)
Veterans
Annual deduction of up to $250 from taxes due on the real or personal property of qualified war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses/surviving civil union partners/surviving domestic partners. This benefit is administered by the local municipality.
Veteran Deduction Form~(published by the State of NJ Division of Taxation)
Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
Full exemption from property taxes on a principal residence for certain totally and permanently disabled war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses/surviving civil union partners/surviving domestic partners. Unmarried surviving spouses/surviving civil union partners/surviving domestic partners of servicepersons who died on wartime active duty may also qualify. This benefit is administered by the local municipality.
Veteran Exemption Form (published by the State of NJ Division of Taxation)
Farmland Assessment Forms
Please contact the Assessor with questions regarding farmland assessment.
Application for Farmland Assessment (Form FA-1)
Farmland Assessment Application Filing Deadline Extension Form (Form FA-X)
Supplemental Farmland Assessment Gross Sales Form (Form FA-1 G.S.)
Woodland Data Form (Form WD-1)
Resources
Taxation Websites
NJ Division of Taxation
Hunterdon County Board of Taxation
Taxpayer Bill of Rights ensures that the information and assistance you need to understand and meet your State tax obligations is available.
General Property Tax Information (published by the State of NJ Division of Taxation)
Property Tax Relief Programs (published by the State of NJ Division of Taxation)
Forestry
NJ Forest Service (Published by Department of Environmental Protection; NJ Forest Service)
List of Approved Foresters (Published by State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Parks & Forestry)

Certified Property Owner's List Application

Kingwood Township Tax Map