Eldo Magnani Tax Assessor
100 First Ave.
Atl. Hlds., NJ 07716
732-291-1444 Ext 3106

Emagnani@ahnj.com

Tuesdays - 9:30am to 11:30am   

The responsibilities of the Assessor’s Office include maintaining various data on all properties located in the Borough.  This information includes, ownership, mailing address, location, year built, lot sizes, and characteristics of the structure.  The Assessor’s Office adjusts assessments accordingly, due to changes, such as demolitions, appeals, subdivisions, or improvements.  

Senior Citizen Property Tax Deduction

A property owner may apply for a Senior Citizen property tax deduction at any time during the year.  Applications are made to the Assessor, and must be applied for by December 31st of the tax year in which it is claimed.  A deduction of $250 will be granted, as long as all of the following State of New Jersey requirements are met, and the supplemental paperwork is supplied:

• Must be a citizen and resident of New Jersey as of October 1 of the pretax year.
• Hold legal title to the property for which the deduction is claimed as of October 1st of the pretax year.
• Residence in New Jersey for one year immediately prior to October 1st of the pretax year.
• Must reside in dwelling house as of October 1st of the pretax year.
• Claimant must reasonably anticipate an annual income will not exceed $10,000 after a permitted exclusion of Social Security Benefits, or Federal Railroad Retirement, Federal Pensions and State Pensions of disability programs.
• Senior Citizen Age 65 or more as of December 31st of the pretax year.

To print an application for the Senior Citizen Property Tax Deduction click on the following link: http://oprs.co.monmouth.nj.us/oprs/includes/pdf/ptd.pdf

All applicants must supply the following paperwork:

• Application
• Verification of Citizenship and Residency (Copy of Driver’s License, Voter’s registration, or Vehicle registration)
• Verification of Age (Copy of Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, etc.)
• Verification of Yearly Income (Copy of most recent tax return)  

Disabled Person Property Tax Deduction

A property owner may apply for a Disabled person property tax deduction at any time during the year.  Applications are made to the Assessor, and must be applied for by December 31st of the tax year in which it is claimed.  A deduction of $250 will be granted, as long as all of the following State of New Jersey requirements are met, and the supplemental paperwork is supplied:

• Must be a citizen and resident of New Jersey as of October 1 of the pretax year.
• Hold legal title to the property for which the deduction is claimed as of October 1st of the pretax year.
• Residence in New Jersey for one year immediately prior to October 1st of the pretax year.
• Must reside in dwelling house as of October 1st of the pretax year.
• Claimant must reasonably anticipate an annual income not to exceed $10,000 after a permitted exclusion of Social Security Benefits, or Federal Railroad Retirement, Federal Pensions and State Pensions of disability programs.
• Permanent & Total Disability as of December 31st of the pretax year.

To print an application for the Disabled Person Property Tax Deduction click on the following link: http://oprs.co.monmouth.nj.us/oprs/includes/pdf/ptd.pdf

All applicants must supply the following paperwork:

• Application
• Verification of Citizenship and Residency (Copy of Driver’s License, Voter’s registration, or Vehicle registration)
• Verification of Disability (Copy of Physician’s Certificate, Social Security document, or NJ Commission for Blind Certificate).
• Verification of Yearly Income (Copy of most recent tax return)  

Surviving Spouse of Senior Citizen or Disabled Person Property Tax Deduction

A property owner may apply for a Surviving Spouse of Senior Citizen or Disabled Person property tax deduction at any time during the year.  Applications are made to the Assessor, and must be applied for by December 31st of the tax year in which it is claimed.  A deduction of $250 will be granted, as long as all of the following State of New Jersey requirements are met, and the supplemental paperwork is supplied:

• Must be a citizen and resident of New Jersey as of October 1st of the pretax year.
• Hold legal title to the property for which the deduction is claimed as of October 1st of the pretax year.
• Residence in New Jersey for one year immediately prior to October 1st of the pretax year.
• Must reside in dwelling house as of October 1st of the pretax year.
• Claimant must reasonably anticipate an annual income not to exceed $10,000 after a permitted exclusion of Social Security Benefits, or Federal Railroad Retirement, Federal Pensions and State Pensions of disability programs.
• Deceased spouse must have been receiving a deduction at the time of their death, and the Surviving Spouse has not remarried.
• Surviving spouse must be age 55 or more as of December 31st of the year prior to the tax year and at the time of the of the Spouse’s death.

To print an application for the Disabled Person Property Tax Deduction click on the following link: http://oprs.co.monmouth.nj.us/oprs/includes/pdf/ptd.pdf

All applicants must supply the following paperwork:

• Application
• Verification of Citizenship and Residency (Copy of Driver’s License, Voter’s registration, or Vehicle registration)
• Verification of Disability (Copy of Physician’s Certificate, Social Security document, or NJ Commission for Blind Certificate).
• Verification of Yearly Income (Copy of most recent tax return)
• Marriage Certificate
• Death Certificate  

Veteran Property Tax Deduction

At any time during the year a property owner may apply for a Veteran property tax deduction.  Applications are made to the Assessor, and must be applied for by December 31 of the tax year in which it is claimed.  A deduction of $250 will be granted, as long as all of the following State of New Jersey requirements are met, and the supplemental paperwork is supplied:

• Must be a citizen and resident of New Jersey as of October 1st of the pretax year.
• Hold legal title to the property for which the deduction is claimed as of October 1st of the pretax year.
• Active wartime service in the United States Armed Service and been honorably discharged.

To print an application for the Veteran Property Tax Deduction click on the following link: http://oprs.co.monmouth.nj.us/oprs/includes/pdf/vss.pdf

All applicants must supply the following paperwork:

• Application
• Verification of Citizenship and Residency (Copy of Driver’s License, Voter’s registration, or Vehicle registration)
• Verification of wartime service (Form DD214)

Surviving Spouse of Veteran Property Tax Deduction

At any time during the year a property owner may apply for a Widow of a Veteran property tax deduction.  Applications are made to the Assessor, and must be applied for by December 31 of the tax year in which it is claimed.  A deduction of $250 will be granted, as long as all of the following State of New Jersey requirements are met, and the supplemental paperwork is supplied:

• Must be a citizen and resident of New Jersey as of October 1st of the pretax year.
• Hold legal title to the property for which the deduction is claimed as of October 1st of the pretax year.
• Deceased Veteran must have had active wartime service in the United States Armed Service and have been honorably discharged or died on active wartime duty.
• Deceased Veteran must have been a citizen and resident of New Jersey at the time of death.
• Applicant has not remarried.

To print an application for the Surviving Spouse of Veteran Property Tax Deduction click on the following link: http://oprs.co.monmouth.nj.us/oprs/includes/pdf/vss.pdf

All applicants must supply the following paperwork:

• Application
• Verification of Citizenship and Residency (Copy of Driver’s License, Voter’s registration, or Vehicle registration)
• Verification of wartime service (Form DD214)(if not already supplied)
• Marriage certificate
• Death certificate  

Assessment Appeals

Assessment Appeals must be received by the Monmouth County Tax Board on or before April 1st of the tax year.  The total of all taxes and municipal charges due up to and including the first quarter must be paid.

To print an appeal form with preparation instructions click on the following link: http://oprs.co.monmouth.nj.us/oprs/includes/pdf/petitionofappeal.pdf

Added/Omitted Assessment Appeals

Added/Omitted Assessment Appeals must be received by the Monmouth County Tax Board on or before December 1st of the tax year. 

Disabled Veteran Exemption

At any time during the year a property owner may apply for Disabled Veteran property tax exemption. Applications are made to the Assessor, and must be applied for as soon as all the requirements have been met. The exemption will only apply to the current year and years forward. Property tax exemption will be granted, as long as all of the following requirements are met, and the supplemental paperwork is supplied:

• Must be a citizen and resident of New Jersey as of October 1st of the pretax year.
• Hold legal title to the property for which the deduction is claimed as of October 1st of the pretax year.
• Must reside in dwelling house as of October 1st of the pretax year.
• Active wartime service in the United States Armed Service and have been honorably discharged.
• United States Veteran Administration certification of 100% wartime service-connected disability.

To print an application for the Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption click on the following link: http://oprs.co.monmouth.nj.us/oprs/includes/pdf/dvsse.pdf

All applicants must supply the following paperwork:

• Application
• Verification of Citizenship and Residency (Copy of Driver’s License, Voter’s registration, or Vehicle registration)
• Verification of wartime service (Form DD214)
• Verification of Disability (United States Veteran Administration certification.)  

Surviving Spouse of Disabled Veteran Exemption

At any time during the year a property owner may apply for Disabled Veteran property tax exemption. Applications are made to the Assessor, and must be applied for as soon as all the requirements have been met. The exemption will only apply to the current year and future years. Property tax exemption will be granted, as long as all of the following requirements are met, and the supplemental paperwork is supplied:

• Must be a citizen and resident of New Jersey as of October 1st of the pretax year.
• Hold legal title to the property for which the deduction is claimed as of October 1st of the pretax year.
• Must reside in dwelling house as of October 1st of the pretax year.
• Deceased Veteran must have had active wartime service in the United States Armed Service and have been honorably discharged or died on active wartime duty.
• United States Veteran Administration certification of 100% wartime service-connected disability.
• Deceased Veteran must have been a citizen and resident of New Jersey at the time of death.
• Applicant has not remarried.

To print an application for the Surviving Spouse of a Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption click on the following link: http://oprs.co.monmouth.nj.us/oprs/includes/pdf/dvsse.pdf

All applicants must supply the following paperwork:

• Application
• Verification of Citizenship and Residency (Copy of Driver’s License, Voter’s registration, or Vehicle registration)
• Verification of wartime service (Form DD214)
• Verification of Disability (United States Veteran Administration certification.)
• Marriage Certificate
• Death Certificate 

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