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Welcome to Little Egg Harbor Township! From time to time you may need
to contact our office to ascertain ownership, property tax assessment
information and applications for Veteran, Senior Citizen and/or Disability
tax deductions. We hope this site will assist you in obtaining general
information.
Our staff consists of:
Joseph Sorrentino, Tax Assessor
Dawn Uhl
Anne Berberena
Christa Duffy
To contact the office please write to:
Little Egg Harbor Municipal Complex
Office of the Tax Assessor
665 Radio Road
Little Egg Harbor Township, N.J. 08087
or call: (609) 296-7241 Menu #3
Assessors throughout the State of New Jersey are responsible for a variety of principal duties.
These include:
Locating and describing all parcels of property within the district.
Determining the taxability of each property.
Establishing & Maintaing Assessed Values at Common Level.
Tax Assessment Review/Appeals Process.
Veteran or Surviving Spouse of Veteran Real Estate Deduction
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Senior Citizen/Surviving Spouse/Disabled Person Deduction
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Determining Taxability
Most residential properties are taxable for real estate tax purposes under N.J. State Statutes unless a specific provision exists that provide for full or partial tax exemption. An example of tax exemption would be ownership and principal use by a totally (100%) percent disabled veteran with a service-connected disability.
This function is typically more applicable in providing tax exempt status to the many municipal, state and county properties within Little Egg Harbor Township as well as to those qualifying organizations. ex.: churches, hospitals, veteran’s organizations
To a lesser extent the determination of taxability is important in providing the distinction between real and personal property. Assessed valuations are based upon real property. Items considered to be personal property are not included in Little Egg Harbor assessed valuations.
Next, a review of existing Property Tax Benefits should be made to determine if you qualify for any of the various tax deductions available. The property tax deductions available through the Assessor’s Office include:
1. Veteran or Surviving Spouse Deduction
2. Senior Citizen/Disabled Person/Surviving Spouse Deduction
The qualifications for these property tax deductions are highlighted here for general information purposes but actual approval will be based upon a timely completed application with all appropriate supporting documentation.
Veteran/Surviving Spouse Deduction requirements:
1. Ownership and New Jersey residency as of October 1 of previous year
2. Honorably discharged U.S. Armed Forces veteran or unmarried surviving spouse of veteran or active service person – original record of service or DD214.
3. Military service during certain war, conflict or “peacekeeping mission” time periods
4. Completed application
Annual benefit - $250.00 for 2003 and thereafter
Senior Citizen/Surviving Spouse/Disabled Person requirements:
1. Ownership October 1 of previous year
2. Permanent resident of dwelling or New Jersey at least 1 year prior to October 1 of previous year
3. Income, including spouse’s income, no more than $10,000.00 per year – excluding, with restrictions, social security, Federal and State pensions, disability income
4. Proof of disability – Social Security Administration letter or physician’s certificate
5. Completed application
6. Completed PD5 Form the following year
Annual benefit – $250.00
General Information
1. A veteran or surviving spouse may also apply for and receive a senior citizen/disability/surviving spouse deduction if qualifications are met.
2. No more than one (1) senior citizen/disability/surviving spouse deduction of $250.00 may be applied to a property annually.
3. Husband and wife veteran combinations or surviving spouse and simultaneous veteran combinations may receive dual tax deductions.
4. There is no authority to approve a tax deduction for a prior calendar year –