Category: Chapter 91 Request

Property taxes can be complicated, and overassessments happen more often than most property owners realize. Whether you own a home, an apartment building, or a commercial property, understanding the appeal process is key to protecting your investments. In this post, we break down how assessments are determined, common mistakes that lead to overpayment, and what steps you can take if you believe your property has been overvalued.

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What Municipalities Are Doing Tax Reassessments in New Jersey

Many New Jersey municipalities are conducting property tax reassessments for 2026, potentially changing assessed values and tax burdens. Learn where updates are happening and what it means for your property.

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Mar 19, 2026
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What Are Chapter 91 Requests?

Chapter 91 requests are a routine but important part of the property tax process for income-producing properties. They provide assessors with the financial information needed to assign an accurate value to your property, and responding completely and accurately can help prevent mistakes that could affect your taxes for the following year.

Mar 4, 2026
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Tax Court Ruling: New Brunswick 2026 Tax Assessment Ratio Stands

If you own property in New Brunswick, a recent decision from the New Jersey Tax Court has just cleared the path for potential property tax savings in 2026.

Feb 13, 2026
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Common Reasons for Property Tax Overassessments

Municipal-wide revaluations and reassessments are meant to reset values. Sometimes they work as intended. Sometimes they overshoot. The issue is not the concept. It is the execution.

Feb 4, 2026
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How to File a Property Tax Appeal in New Jersey

In New Jersey, whether an assessment is appealable is not always as simple as comparing the assessment to a sale price. Because assessments are applied through municipal ratios and statutory ranges, a property can be assessed below real-world market value and still be overassessed for tax purposes.

Jan 2, 2026
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