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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill enhances the ability of property owners to succeed in tax appeal actions by revising the method for determining the "common level range," an important figure in resolving those actions. The bill requires the Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department of Treasury to certify the technical feasibility of adjusting the common level range for a taxing district from 15% to 5% of the average ratio of assessed to true value of real property. If the director determines that this adjustment is technically feasible, then the bill requires the director to apply the adjusted range beginning with the next common level range determination, also conducted by the director, pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1973, c.123 (C.54:1-35b). This adjustment would influence the results of tax appeal determinations, as resolved by county boards of taxation pursuant to subsection c. of R.S.54:3-22, making those appeals more likely to result in revisions to the taxable value of real property. If the director determines that the adjustment is not technically feasible, then the bill requires him to revisit the technical feasibility issue on an annual basis.
AI Summary
This bill revises the procedure for determining real property tax appeal outcomes by changing how the "common level range" is calculated, which is a key figure in resolving these appeals. The "average ratio" refers to the ratio of a property's assessed value to its true market value, as determined by the Director of the Division of Taxation. The "common level range" is currently set at plus or minus 15% of this average ratio. This bill requires the Director of the Division of Taxation to assess whether it's technically possible to narrow this range to plus or minus 5% of the average ratio. If the director certifies that this adjustment is technically feasible, it will be implemented for future common level range determinations, making it more likely for property owners to succeed in tax appeals and potentially revise their property's taxable value. If the adjustment is found not to be technically feasible, the director must re-evaluate the issue annually.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A524 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/524_I1.HTM |
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