Downe Township, MT · Cumberland County
Tax Appeal Petition
Property owners file this petition with the Cumberland County Board of Taxation to appeal a real-property assessment or certain denied deductions, classifications, or exemptions.
What this form is
Use this petition to appeal a property's assessed value or seek review of a denial of a deduction, classification, exemption, or abatement listed on the form. The petition is filed with the Cumberland County Board of Taxation, with copies served on the municipal assessor and clerk. It asks for petitioner and property details, current and requested assessments, appeal grounds, and a signature; supporting documents may also be required.
Who needs it
A property owner or attorney seeking review of a property assessment or a listed denial for property in Downe Township should file this petition.
How to submit it
File the original petition with the Cumberland County Board of Taxation at 43 Fayette Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302, and serve copies on the municipal assessor and clerk. A filing fee must accompany the original except for listed fee-exempt denial appeals.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the petitioner certifies the statement is true and certifies service of copies, and the signer signs and dates the petition.
How to submit this form
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Download The Petition
Download the Tax Appeal Petition PDF and review its instructions.
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Complete The Petition
Enter petitioner and property information, the assessment figures, the reason for appeal, and sign and date the petition.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Attach any supporting documents and include comparable-sales information when applicable; the instructions also describe copies required for service.
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File With The County Board
File the original with the Cumberland County Board of Taxation and serve copies on the municipal assessor and clerk.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tax Appeal Petition?
- No. The petitioner signs and dates the petition and certifies that its statement is true and that copies were served; the form has no notary block.
- How do I submit the Tax Appeal Petition?
- File the original with the Cumberland County Board of Taxation at 43 Fayette Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. Serve copies on the municipal assessor and clerk.
- What information does the petition ask for?
- It asks for petitioner and property information, current and requested assessments, the reason for appeal, and a signature. Comparable-sale details and supporting documents may also be submitted.
- Who uses this tax appeal form?
- A property owner or attorney may use it to appeal a real-property assessment or a listed denial of a deduction, classification, exemption, or abatement.