COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE

The main function of the Assessor's office is to value all real property at full and fair value in the County for the purpose of tax assessment, prepare the tax list, maintain records, and up-to-date tax maps.

Important Dates

Assessing DateOctober 1 of pre-tax year
Certification of Preliminary Tax ListNovember 1 of pre-tax year
Notification of Assessment Post CardsNovember 15 of pre-tax year
Added/Omitted Appeal Filing DeadlineBy 4:00pm on December 1 
Assessment Appeal Filing DeadlineBy 4:00pm in person or online on
 January 15
Assessment Appeal HearingsFebruary, March, and April
Tax List FiledMay 5
Farmland ApplicationsBy 4:00pm on August 1


How Do I...

Appeal my property tax assessment?  Appeals can be filed after receipt of the Notification of Assessment postcard in November with the County Board of Taxation.  

Appeal an Added/Omitted tax assessment?  Appeals can be filed after receipt of the Added/Omitted Assessment in October with the County Board of Taxation.  

Apply for a Senior, Disabled Person, or Surviving Spouse/Surviving Civil Union Partner Deduction?  Application and Supplemental Income Form(required)

Apply for a Veteran or Surviving Spouse/Civil Union or Domestic Partner of Veteran or Serviceperson Deduction?  Application

Apply for a Property Tax Exemption on the Dwelling of a Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse/Civil Union or Domestic Partner of Disabled Veteran or Serviceperson?  Application and how to request a letter from the VA along with sample letters.

State of New Jersey Property Tax Relief Programs for Homeowners, Mobile Homeowners, & Renters:  New for 2025 - Single combined application for the Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement), ANCHOR, and Stay NJ Program.  The State of NJ has made it easier for seniors and those receiving Social Security disability benefits in NJ to apply for Property Tax Relief with a single combined application (Form PAS-1).  *You must file the PAS-1 application on your own - online or by paper.  *Waiting the release of the 2025 application.

Request a 200 foot List:  The request and payment should be made directly to the Clerk of the municipality where the subject property lies. Upon receipt of the request from the municipality; the completed certified list of owners will be forwarded to the municipality within the statutory deadline.

Request a Change of Address/Ownership Information:  Complete the form in full and return to the assessor's office by mail, fax, to the email on the form, or in person along with any required supporting documents.  Change of Address/Ownership Information

Important Notices/Information:

Reassessment in the Borough of Westville is complete for tax year 2026.  Valuation postcards have been mailed.

Property owners in the Township of West Deptford have received their proposed valuation letters with the opportunity to schedule an informal review to discuss the value.  *Call 856-307-6486 to leave a message to schedule an appointment by the deadline date in the letter. 

Annual Reassessments were done in Logan Township and the Borough of Clayton for tax year 2026.

To learn more about Reassessments/Revaluations and Annual Reassessments click the corresponding link in the blue box.

The Office of the County Clerk is responsible for the filing and recording of all documents affecting real property ownership and transfer within Gloucester County, including deeds, mortgages, and tax liens.  All documents are available for public inspection and retrieval at the County Clerk's office.  You can contact the County Clerk at 856-853-3237.

Property Taxpayer Bill of Rights

New Jersey Statutes Annotated (NJSA)

The Gloucester County Office of Assessment derives its authority from and operated pursuant to New Jersey Statutes Annotated (NJSA) Title 54, Taxation.


As of April 1, 2013, the County Assessor's Office is responsible for all Municipal Assessment Functions.