

Other information can be obtained by contacting: Please note, not scheduling a final inspection for your building permit does not delay the added assessment tax bill. If you did not receive an Added Assessment Tax bill for work completed in the previous year, you will receive an "Omitted Added" Assessment bill in addition to an "Added Assessment" bill the year following the improvement. Therefore, just as you planned ahead for this improvement, you should also plan ahead and set aside funds for the added assessment tax bill. This bill shall be payable on November 1st, February 1st, and May 1st and then the added assessment amount will be included in your annual tax bill received in June for the new tax year. This will take the form of an added assessment tax bill which you will receive in the mail at the end of October after the improvement is substantially completed for its intended use. It is only logical that an improvement to your home will result in an increased selling price of your home and therefore, your property tax assessment will increase. Petitions of appeal with instructions may be obtained at the county office located at 50 South Clinton Street, Suite 5200, East Orange, New Jersey 07019 or by calling 97 after receipt of your postcard notification in February.ĪDDED ASSESSMENT AND OMITTED ADDED ASSESSMENTS The ratio to true value for 2022 is 90.81% and the tax rate for 2021 is 2.027% per $100 of valuation.Īs of January 1st 2022 the total ratable base is over $3.1 billion consisting of about 3,482 parcels.Īll appeals must be filed with the Essex County Board of Taxation by April 1st of each year, except those properties with an assessed value in excess of $1,000,000 which may be filed directly to the Tax Court in Trenton. Please note a Board of Adjustment or Planning Board Application # must be provided your OPRA request.

$10.00 fee required - check payable to Township of Fairfield.Property Tax Deduction on Dwelling for Qualified Senior Citizen, Disabled or Surviving Spouse.Property Tax Exemption on Dwelling for Disabled Veterans.Any questions regarding your assessment or any available tax deductions may be directed to (973) 882-2700 ext. The department is headed by Christopher Murray, CTA. The Tax Assessment Department in the Township of Fairfield is staffed by a State Certified Tax Assessor and a part-time clerk.
