All taxpayers in Mercer County have the right to file tax appeals with the Mercer County Board of Taxation, regardless of the amount of their assessment.

Those properties with assessments greater than $1,000,000.00 have the option of appealing either with the County Board of taxation or filing directly to the State Tax Court of New Jersey.

Filing Fees

Filing fees are based on assessed valuations:

Assessed Valuation less than $ 150,000 - $ 5.00
$ 150,000 or more, but less than $ 500,000 - $ 25.00
$ 500,000 or more, but less than $ 1,000,000 - $ 100.00
$ 1,000,000 or more - $ 150.00
Appeal on Classification - $ 25.00
Appeal on Valuation and Classification, sum of categories
Appeals not covered above - $ 25.00

Checks should be made payable to the Mercer County Tax Administrator.

Deadlines

Petitions to either the County Board of Taxation or directly to the State Tax Court must be filed and received by April 1, of the tax year.

Any questions regarding tax appeals should be directed to the Mercer County Board of Taxation at 609.989.6704.