Yearly Assessment Notices will be sent out by the 1st of February of the current year and will list the prior year taxes. Information about the Appeal Process will appear on the back of the notice.
Tax appeals must be paid, processed and received by April first by the Cape May County Tax Board.Ê All municipal charges must be current to have a hearing.
The tax rate is per $100. Multiply the assessment by the tax rate to arrive at the amount of property tax owed.
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Active Service Periods For Veteran Property Deductions
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Mission
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Inception
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Termination
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Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm
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August 2, 1990
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Ongoing
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Panama Peace Keeping Mission
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December 20, 1989
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January 31, 1990
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Lebanon Peace Keeping Mission
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August 26, 1982
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December 1, 1987
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Grenada Peacekeeping Mission
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October 23, 1983
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November 21, 1983
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Vietnam Conflict
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December 31, 1960
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May 7, 1975
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Korean Conflict
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June 23, 1950
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January 31, 1955
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World War II
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September 16, 1940
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December 31, 1946
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World War I
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April 6, 1917
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November 11, 1918
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Required Documents
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For claim by veteran:
Service Record, DD214 and Identification (Drivers License, Voter Registration, etc.)
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For claim by surviving spouse of a veteran or service person:
The veteran's death certificate and proof of New Jersey residency at time of death.
For claim by 100% disabled veteran and for surviving spouse of a 100% disabled American veteran or surviving spouse of a 100% disabled service person;
DD214 and Letter of Declaration from the Veterans' Administration
Person aged 65 or over permanently and totally disabled, or the surviving spouse of a person over age 55 and totally disabled;
Annual income not to exceed $10,000, not including Social Security payment.
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Property exemption an abatement program for new construction and renovation.
Public speaking and group information.
Note: Because there are many exceptions to the rule, each applicant should confer with the Assessor about their eligibility.
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Assessment of Property Value
