2026 Deadlines
Camden County: April 1, 2026 (Except revaluation towns like Lindenwold & Pine Hill, which are May 1).
Burlington & Gloucester: January 15, 2026.
Missing these deadlines by even one day results in an automatic dismissal of your case.
Understanding "Chapter 123"
New Jersey uses a specific formula called **Chapter 123** to determine if your assessment is fair. It isn't enough to show your home is worth slightly less than the assessment; it must fall outside the "Common Level Range."
The 15% Rule: If the ratio of your assessment to your true market value is within 15% of the county's average ratio, the board will generally not grant a reduction. This is why having **precise MLS data** is critical.
What Counts as Evidence?
The Tax Board only cares about **Comparable Sales** (Comps). These must be:
- Sold: Properties currently "For Sale" do not count.
- Recent: Generally sold between Oct 1 of the previous year and the appeal date.
- Usable: "Arms-length" transactions only (no foreclosures or family-to-family sales).
The Realtor Advantage
Standard sites like Zillow are often 30-60 days behind on "Closed" data. As a Realtor, I pull live MLS "Sold" sheets that are accepted as primary evidence by the County Board of Taxation.
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