The main function of the Assessor’s office is to value all property in the municipality for tax purposes.

• The ultimate goal is to assess the properties so all property owners will pay their fair share of the revenue needed to finance the schools, municipality and county government.
• The Assessor’s responsibilities are governed by state law and monitored by the State Division of Taxation, the County Tax Board and the County Tax Administrator.

The Assessor's Office maintains most legal documents concerning all real estate properties in the municipality.

Deeds, easements, tax maps, ownership information, property identification information are all on file in the Assessor’s office.

We keep track of all property transfers that occur, verifying the information on each deed and updating the ownership information as the deeds are received from the County Clerk’s office.

We qualify and process applications for all tax deductions and tax exemptions that are offered by the state to residents as well as tax exempt organizations.

We inspect and evaluate all farmland properties. We keep the tax assessment and billing records up to date so the tax bills are routed to the proper destination.

We keep the tax maps up to date, adding subdivisions, lot line adjustments, new easements or other charges to the boundaries of the properties in the township.

The Assessor defends tax appeals at the County Tax Board and the State Tax Court.

All new construction is inspected and valued for tax purposes, generating added assessment bills and increasing the total ratable value of the township.

We assist mortgage companies, appraisers and attorneys with closing information, escrow allowances and real estate market data.

We also help other municipal departments with ownership information and property data. This department processes all 200-foot requests.

Revaluation of Property 

As directed by the Burlington County Board of Taxation and as approved by the State of New Jersey,
Division of Taxation, the Township of Willingboro must revalue all taxable real estate to ensure all assessments represent fair market value. Below is the letter that was sent to the first group of residents in early February. Upon your receipt of the letter, please plan accordingly. Mr. James Wellington, an employee of the Township, will be leading the property inspections. He, along with any other Township representatives, will be properly Identified as an employee of the Township. Please ensure that all inspectors provide phot identified and are identified as an employee of the Township. In the event, you have any questions or concerns, please call 609-877-2200, ext. 1013. 

Resources

• Information Needed for Tax Assessment
• Letter to Residents - Re-Evaluation Process

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