How to file your appeal
JerseyAppeal does the research. You just fill in two forms and drop them off. Most homeowners finish in under an hour. No lawyer needed.
What you are actually doing
You are not suing anyone. You are filling out a form that says your home is worth less than the town thinks it is, and showing nearby home sales to back that up. A local board reviews it, usually within a few months, and mails you a decision.
The hard part is finding the right comparable sales and calculating your numbers. That is what JerseyAppeal does for you. Your report gives you everything you need to fill out the forms and walk into your hearing with confidence.
What your JerseyAppeal report includes
Everything below is generated for your specific property. Just print it and go.
- A written case explaining why your assessment should be lower
- Comparable home sales near you, formatted as evidence
- The exact numbers to write on your forms
- Your estimated savings if the appeal succeeds
- Filing instructions specific to your county
Download two forms5 min
Get Form A-1 (the petition) and Form A-1 Comp. Sale (your evidence worksheet) from nj.gov. Both are free. Open your JerseyAppeal report next to the forms and copy the numbers straight in. We already did the math.
Fill them in15 min
Your JerseyAppeal report tells you exactly what to write in each field. Here is what goes on the forms:
- Your block and lot number (on your tax bill)
- Your current assessed value (pulled into your report)
- The assessed value you are requesting (calculated in your report)
- 3 to 5 comparable sales (selected and formatted in your report)
Make 3 copies5 min
Print three complete packets: your forms, your JerseyAppeal report, and any other supporting documents. Your report is designed to be handed directly to the board as evidence.
- One goes to the County Board.
- One goes to your municipal assessor.
- One goes to your municipal clerk.
Important:This is required. Missing a copy can get your appeal dismissed.
Pay the filing fee
The fee depends on your assessed value:
Make the check out to the County Tax Administrator. Fees are not refundable.
File before the deadline
Your appeal must be RECEIVED by the deadline, not just postmarked.
- Most counties: April 1, 2026
- Burlington, Gloucester, Monmouth: January 15, 2026 (already passed)
- Towns with recent revaluation: May 1
Check your county below for where to send it and whether online filing is available.
Online filing portal for Bergen, Hudson, Union, Monmouth, and Camden: secure.njappealonline.com
Show up30 min
You will get a hearing date in the mail a few weeks after filing. Bring your JerseyAppeal report and your copies of the forms. The report has your talking points, comparable sales, and the number you are requesting. Say something like:
“I am appealing the assessment for [your address]. Based on these comparable sales, the market value as of October 1, 2025 was lower than the current assessment. I am asking for a reduction to [your number].”
Then hand over your documents. That is it. The board mails you a decision within a few weeks.
If you disagree with the decision, you have 45 days to appeal to NJ Tax Court.
The town can push back.
In rare cases the municipality can argue your assessment should go UP, not down. This is uncommon but it happens. If your case is borderline, consider consulting a local tax attorney before filing.
You handle the forms. We handle the research.
Check your property in 30 seconds for free. If you have a case, your report gives you every number, every comp, and every instruction you need to file.
This guide is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Always verify deadlines and filing requirements with your county board before filing. JerseyAppeal is not a law firm.