ASSESSOR
Assessor
The main function of the Assessor's office is to value all property in the municipality for tax purposes. The ultimate goal is to assess the properties so all property owners will pay their fair share of the revenue needed to finance the schools, municipality, and county government.
Assessment Value
The State Constitution requires all properties to 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."
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.
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 N.J. Division of Taxation)
Supplemental Income Form (published by the State of N.J. 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 N.J. Division of Taxation)
Additional Veterans Taxation Forms (published by the State of N.J. 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 N.J. Division of Taxation)
Farmland Assessment Forms
Please contact the Assessor with questions regarding the 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
Appeal Information
NJ Guide to Appeal Hearings (published by the State of N.J. Division of Taxation)
Tax Lookup
Your property tax information is available on N.J. Property Tax Lookup. You can use this service to view your property tax information by Block/Lot/Qualifier, Property Location, or Owner Name.
Lebanon Township Tax Maps
Taxation Websites
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 N.J. Division of Taxation)
Property Tax Relief Programs (published by the State of N.J. 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)