Essex County, NJ property tax deadlines
9 coming property tax dates for Essex County, New Jersey. Each one links to its official source and shows the day LevyDay last checked it.
| Next dates | Bills due | Last day without penalty | Appeal by | Exemption filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | Nov 1, 2026 Sunnj.govOct 24 | Nov 1, 2026 SunThe due datenj.govOct 24 | Apr 1, 2027nj.govOct 24 | Nov 2, 2026nj.govOct 24 |
Deadlines in date order
| Date and source | Deadline |
|---|---|
| February 1 every yearnj.govOct 24 | Bills due First quarter due1 |
| April 1 every yearnj.govOct 24 | Appeal deadline Appeal to the county board The board must receive your petition, a postmark isn't enough. The deadline is April 1, or 45 days after your town finishes mailing assessment notices, whichever is later. If your town had a revaluation or reassessment, it's May 1. |
| May 1 every yearnj.govOct 24 | Bills due Second quarter due1 |
| August 1 every yearnj.govOct 24 | Bills due Third quarter due1 |
| November 1 every yearnj.govOct 24 | Bills due Fourth quarter due1 |
| November 2, 2026 2026 onlynj.govOct 24 | Exemption filing File the PAS-1 relief form One form covers ANCHOR, Senior Freeze and Stay NJ. |
| Varies, see rule set by noticenj.govOct 24 | Appeal deadline Appeal deadline when notices go out late If it's later than April 1, you have 45 days from the day your town finishes mailing assessment notices. |
| Varies, see rule set by noticenj.govOct 24 | Appeal deadline Take a county board ruling to Tax Court Within 45 days of the date of the board's judgment. |
| Varies, see rule set by noticenj.govOct 24 | Last day without penalty Last day without interest: each quarter's due date Many towns give a grace period of up to 10 days. A payment after it owes interest back to the due date. |
- For towns on the calendar fiscal year. Your town may give a short grace period. Check your bill.
Appealing your assessed value
Appeal by Apr 1, 2027 in 159 daysnj.govOct 24
If you think the county valued your home too high, you can appeal. Filing with the county is free and you can do it yourself.
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Get help filing an appealGood to know in New Jersey
- Paying late: New Jersey law requires all prior year delinquent taxes and municipal charges to be sold at an annual tax sale. More
- Appealing your value: To appeal your assessment, file Form A-1 and Form A-1 Comp Sale with the county board of taxation. Any owner can appeal, whatever the assessment. More nj.govOct 24
- Homestead exemption: New Jersey has a $250 property tax deduction for senior citizens and disabled persons and a $250 veteran deduction. Your municipality runs these programs. More nj.govOct 24
- Second homes and rentals: State property tax relief is only for your principal residence. Vacation homes, rental properties and second homes don't qualify. More nj.govOct 24
Places in Essex County
They are: Ampere North, Brookdale, Caldwell, East Orange, Essex Fells, Glen Ridge, Llewellyn Park, Montclair State University, Newark, North Caldwell, Pleasantdale, Roseland, Short Hills, Silver Lake, Upper Montclair, Vauxhall, Watsessing. Every place in the county gets the dates above.
Nearby in the New Jersey list
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