New Jersey Property Tax Rates
Property tax rates by county and municipality (as of 2024)
New Jersey property tax rates vary by county and municipality due to differences in local budgets, school funding, and assessment practices. Rates below are labeled by year and intended for planning and comparison only—verify details with local assessors.
Related New Jersey property tax resources
Select a county to view its average rate and available municipal rates.
Atlantic County
County Rate: 1.85% (as of 2024)
Bergen County
County Rate: 2.31% (as of 2024)
Burlington County
County Rate: 1.95% (as of 2024)
Camden County
County Rate: 2.25% (as of 2024)
Cape May County
County Rate: 1.55% (as of 2024)
Cumberland County
County Rate: 2.05% (as of 2024)
Essex County
County Rate: 2.54% (as of 2024)
Gloucester County
County Rate: 1.95% (as of 2024)
Hudson County
County Rate: 2.05% (as of 2024)
Hunterdon County
County Rate: 1.85% (as of 2024)
Mercer County
County Rate: 2.15% (as of 2024)
Middlesex County
County Rate: 2.11% (as of 2024)
Monmouth County
County Rate: 2.19% (as of 2024)
Morris County
County Rate: 1.95% (as of 2024)
Ocean County
County Rate: 1.75% (as of 2024)
Passaic County
County Rate: 2.25% (as of 2024)
Salem County
County Rate: 1.75% (as of 2024)
Somerset County
County Rate: 1.95% (as of 2024)
Sussex County
County Rate: 1.85% (as of 2024)
Union County
County Rate: 2.15% (as of 2024)
Warren County
County Rate: 1.75% (as of 2024)
Note: These rates are estimates based on available data. Actual rates may vary. Always verify with your local tax assessor for official rates.
FAQ
- What does an effective property tax rate mean?
- An effective property tax rate is a percentage-based measure used for comparison across places. Your actual bill depends on assessment, exemptions, and local levies.
- Why do rates differ across municipalities in the same county?
- Municipal, school, and special district budgets differ, and assessments and levy needs vary by locality.
- Are these rates official?
- They are based on publicly available sources and labeled by year, but this site provides planning estimates only—verify locally.
Sources
Sources: New Jersey Division of Taxation (municipal/county tax rate publications), U.S. Census Bureau (where noted).