Tax Assessor

Tax Assessor Hours:

Monday 5:30pm - 8:00 pm
Other Hours by Chance or Appointment

The Tax Assessor is responsible for valuing all properties within Carneys Point Township for the purpose of local taxation. In determining assessments, the tax assessor uses recognized appraisal methods, including the Cost, Income and Sales Comparison approaches to value. It is important that each assessment is accurate and consistent, thereby ensuring that each property owner pays their fair share of the total tax burden.The Tax Assessor answers to the taxpayers and governing body of Carneys Point Township, and is supervisored by the Salem County Board of Taxation and the NJ Division of Taxation. The Assessor must be certified by the state and be periodically recertified through continuing education.Duties of the Tax Assessor include:

Inspect & Assess all new construction and improvements
Calculate and Track 5 year tax abatements for property improvements
Review deeds & other property documents to maintain ownership records
& the official Tax Map
Approve or disallow tax exemptions for senior citizens, the disabled & Veterans
Approve or disallow exemptions for tax exempt properties including; churches, schools, government buildings, & disabled veterans
Approve or disallow Farmland Assessment applications
Defend Tax Appeals
Coordinate and approve city wide re-assessments, when necessary
Conduct sales ratio studies and analysis for the purpose of county tax equalization

TAX MAPS CAN BE VIEWED AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:
http://hostedfiles.civilsolutions.biz/salemco/taxmaps/1702_ALL.pdf

TAX FORMS