New Jersey property tax rates by county
New Jersey · #1 of 52 · 21 counties
Median annual property tax $9,590 · median home value $454,400
Above the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. First quarter due Feb 1, Second quarter due May 1, Third quarter due Aug 1, Fourth quarter due Nov 1. Payment dates ↓
Same house, different county
Apply each county's benchmark rate to a $454,400 home, the New Jersey median: about $13,315 a year in Salem County (2.93%) versus $5,548 in Cape May County (1.22%) — $7,767 a year apart for the same house. Counties with at least 20,000 people.
Where most New Jersey residents live
| County | Rate | Median tax | Of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County | — | $10,000 or more | — |
| Middlesex County#10 of 13 | 2.10% | $9,712 | 8.7% |
| Essex County | — | $10,000 or more | — |
| Hudson County#11 of 13 | 1.77% | $9,555 | 10.4% |
| Ocean County#12 of 13 | 1.65% | $6,562 | 7.3% |
Of income = median annual property tax ÷ median household income (all households, owners and renters), ACS 2020–2024 5-year. A real bill depends on the assessed value and exemptions, not only the rate.
Counties, highest rate first
- Salem CountyMedian home value $239,500
- Camden CountyMedian home value $287,100
- Gloucester CountyMedian home value $310,400
- Mercer CountyMedian home value $377,700
- Warren CountyMedian home value $346,500
- Sussex CountyMedian home value $369,400
- Atlantic CountyMedian home value $295,000
- Cumberland CountyMedian home value $221,400
- Burlington CountyMedian home value $354,000
- Middlesex CountyMedian home value $462,900
- Hudson CountyMedian home value $539,700
- Ocean CountyMedian home value $398,400
- Cape May CountyMedian home value $434,600
- Bergen CountyMedian home value $623,000
- Essex CountyMedian home value $524,100
- Hunterdon CountyMedian home value $517,200
- Monmouth CountyMedian home value $606,100
- Morris CountyMedian home value $582,500
- Passaic CountyMedian home value $459,500
- Somerset CountyMedian home value $552,100
- Union CountyMedian home value $529,200
When it's due in New Jersey
All states| First quarter | Due Feb 1 Late from Feb 11 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
|---|---|
| Second quarter | Due May 1 Late from May 11 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
| Third quarter | Due Aug 1 Late from Aug 11 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
| Fourth quarter | Due Nov 1 Late from Nov 11 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
| Late penalty | up to 8% per annum on first $1,500 and up to 18% per annum on excess over $1,500; optional 6% year-end penalty on delinquencies over $10,000 (N.J.S.A. 54:4-67) |
| Early-payment discount | none (municipalities may allow up to 6% per annum discount for prepayment under 54:4-67) |
| Appeal window | April 1 (or May 1 if municipal-wide revaluation) to County Board of Taxation (N.J.S.A. 54:3-21) |
Quarterly payments due Feb 1, May 1, Aug 1, Nov 1. Statutory 10-day grace period; if unpaid by 10th, interest accrues from original due date. Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, bills mailed summer. Source: N.J.S.A. 54:4-66, 54:4-67, rules checked 2026-09-19 (url re-checked by Ori). Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.
Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.