Cape May County, NJ Property Tax Calculator
Average residential tax bill (2024): $6,273
Cape May County overview
The summary line above shows the latest published average residential tax bill for Cape May County, New Jersey. Tax year 2024. It is derived from the same source linked below the overview.
Municipalities within the county can use different tax rates, so selecting a town in the calculator—when available—can change the estimate materially.
Use this page to run estimates, browse municipalities in Cape May County, and review trends where we have a series from the same source.
How Cape May County compares
Comparisons use the latest year available per county in our dataset and are for planning only.
vs typical county in New Jersey
Below the median average residential tax bill among counties in this dataset (about $3,263 lower than the $9,536 median).
County effective rate vs peers
Lower than the median county effective rate in this dataset (1.05% vs 2.19%).
Nearby counties (average bill)
Lower average bill than: Cumberland ($4,832). Higher average bill than: Atlantic ($6,799).
Nearby counties (effective rate)
Higher rate than: Atlantic (2.15%), Cumberland (2.36%).
What affects property taxes in Cape May County
These factors apply broadly in New Jersey; your actual bill depends on your property and local taxing units.
- Your tax bill is driven by taxable value (assessment or appraised basis, depending on New Jersey practice) and the total rate that applies to your property.
- School districts, municipalities, and county government each affect the combined burden; the mix differs by address.
- In New Jersey, county and municipal rate components are modeled separately where our data supports it—see methodology for how we combine them in the calculator.
- Exemptions, caps, and protests can change what you owe; confirm eligibility and deadlines with your local appraisal office or tax assessor.
Planning note: Estimates on this site are for comparison only. Actual taxes depend on official values, exemptions, and published rates for your taxing units. See methodology for how we compute displayed figures.
Property tax exemptions and relief in New Jersey (Cape May County)
Relief programs are state-defined in New Jersey but apply to homeowners in Cape May County. The county appraisal district or tax office administers many filings. Use the overview below for a practical county-context summary, and see the state page for the full statewide picture.
Can adjust your estimate (simplified)
- Veteran / disabled deduction (illustrative flat credit in estimate)May adjust estimate
Illustrative planning credit subtracted from the estimated tax after rates are applied. Real veteran and disabled deductions have specific eligibility rules and may differ.
- Disabled person deduction (illustrative flat credit in estimate)May adjust estimate
Illustrative flat credit for planning. Actual disabled person deductions depend on program rules and local administration.
Other state programs (context)
- ANCHOR benefitNot in estimate
ANCHOR provides benefits to eligible homeowners and renters based on income and filing requirements. It is reimbursement-style, not a simple subtraction from the tax rate calculation shown here.
Not included in this site’s numeric tax estimate.
NJ Division of Taxation — ANCHOR → - Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)Not in estimate
Senior Freeze reimburses eligible seniors and surviving spouses for property tax increases when requirements are met. Amounts depend on prior-year taxes and eligibility — not a flat deduction from the estimate below.
Not included in this site’s numeric tax estimate.
NJ PTR / Senior Freeze → - Homestead Benefit (historical / filing-based)Not in estimate
Homestead-related benefits in New Jersey are filing- and eligibility-based. This tool does not model homestead benefit credits automatically.
Not included in the numeric estimate.
NJ Division of Taxation →
Savings depend on eligibility and local administration in New Jersey. Calculator adjustments are illustrative only—verify with your county and state tax agencies.
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Tax Estimate
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How to estimate your property taxes in Cape May County
- Enter your home value (or the value you want to stress-test).
- Select your municipality in Cape May County when the list is available—estimates usually get closer to your situation.
- Read the annual and monthly estimate, then verify with local officials if you need an official amount.
Figures are for planning and comparison. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions, caps, and published rates for your exact taxing units. Methodology.
Towns in Cape May County
5 municipalities have town-level detail in this county with at least one usable metric.
Average residential tax bill: lowest among listed towns is Wildwood ($6,182), highest is Avalon ($10,701); spread about $4,519.
Published effective rate (town/city basis per state data): lowest Avalon (0.38%), highest Wildwood (1.58%).
Browse all 5 town pages in Cape May County →Avg residential tax bill Trend in Cape May County
Planning context only — historical average residential tax bill for comparison. Actual tax bills vary by municipality and exemptions.
Latest
$6,273 (2024)
Year-over-Year Change
+$225 (+3.7%) from 2023
5-Year Change
+$773 (+14.1%) from 2021
Data reflects county-wide average residential tax bill where published and may not represent individual municipality tax bills. Years shown follow each source's reporting.
Learn more in our methodology.
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Cape May County Property Tax FAQ
Common questions about property taxes in this county
Municipalities in Cape May County use locally published rates that roll up county, municipal, school, and other components. Our calculator applies the latest rates in our dataset for your selected place—use it for planning, then confirm with your local assessor.