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Ridgewood NJ, As Ridgewood residents debate the 2025 municipal budget and the impact of Valley Hospital joining the tax rolls, it’s important to look carefully — and fairly — at what’s happening with taxes.
Continue reading Ridgewood’s 2025 Taxes — What the Numbers Really Say
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Paramus NJ, Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza disputed the Northjersey.coms list of “10 towns have the lowest property taxes per year in Bergen County”.
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Ridgewood NJ, thinking about moving? Property taxes should be a key factor in your decision. WalletHub’s 2025 Property Taxes by State report, released on Tuesday, February 18, reveals the stark contrast in property tax burdens across the U.S.—and for New Jersey homeowners, the news isn’t great.
Continue reading 2025 Property Tax Rankings: New Jersey Named Most Expensive State for Homeowners
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Ridgewood NJ, for many New Jersey residents, discussing property taxes is as much a part of life . While New Jersey consistently ranks as one of the highest-taxed states in the nation, certain municipalities stand out for their especially high property tax bills.
Continue reading North Jersey’s Towns With the Highest Property Taxes
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Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Property Tax Grace Period Extended to August 26th
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Ramsey NJ, the Borough of Ramsey has announced that Appraisal Systems Inc. has been hired to conduct a property revaluation and reassessment mandated by Bergen County. This process is essential to ensure property values are accurately reflected according to current market conditions
Continue reading Borough of Ramsey to Conduct a Property Revaluation and Reassessment
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Ridgewood NJ, Housing affordability has plummeted to its lowest point since the 1980’s, presenting a grim picture for prospective buyers grappling with steep mortgage rates and skyrocketing home prices.
Continue reading Housing affordability Hits the Lowest Point Since the 1980’s
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Ridgewood NJ, all Village Offices and Departments will be CLOSED on February 12th and February 19th, in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, hear a knock at your door? It may be the ANCHOR Outreach Team, offering to help you file your application for property tax relief and answer questions about this season’s Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters benefit.
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Ridgewood NJ, a municipal tax increase of 4.83% was approved by Ridgewood Village Council members on Thursday evening, 04/27 via a 4-0 roll call vote. Councilperson Lorraine Reynolds was absent. There were no public comments made during the Budget Hearing.
Continue reading Ridgewood Taxpayers Hit with Largest Municipal Tax Increase Since 2011
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Ridgewood NJ, With Tax Day approaching on April 18 and 73% of Americans thinking that the government does not spend their tax dollars wisely, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its 2023 Tax Burden by State report .
Continue reading WalletHub Study: New Jersey Is 2023’s State with the 6th Highest Tax Burden
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Trenton NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon said Governor Phil Murphy should explain the nearly $70 million cut to municipal aid that appears in his budget proposal for next year, which will drive large property tax increases when paired with soaring health benefit costs for local governments.
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Trenton NJ, as Gov. Phil Murphy prepares to unveil his new state budget proposal next week, Assembly Republicans announced plans to fully fund schools while also lowering property taxes alongside business leaders at the Statehouse Wednesday.