Jersey City Commercial Property Owners: Targets of Property Tax Increase Cases

As we wrote earlier in 2020, Jersey City, N.J., is now aggressively pursuing commercial property owners with reverse appeals designed to increase assessments and corresponding property taxes. Despite recently completing a revaluation in 2018, Jersey City is selectively challenging assessments on vacant land, multifamily, and industrial properties. This new initiative is in full swing and… Read more »

Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C. Defends Not for Profit’s Property Tax Exemption

Sides Await NJ Supreme Court Decision in Tax Exempt Status of Kean University On-Campus Restaurant In New Jersey, local municipalities continue to re-examine the status of longstanding property tax exemptions. This includes continued challenges against state institutions and not for profits such as universities, hospitals, houses of worship, and other similar establishments and organizations. Property… Read more »

NJ Property Tax Appeal Deadline Extended to at least May 1, 2020

We are pleased to announce the Supreme Court of New Jersey has granted an extension of the property tax appeal deadline in New Jersey. The Chief Justice has issued an Order extending the deadline from April 1, 2020 to at least May 1, 2020.   The New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) worked diligently with stakeholders to ensure… Read more »

Jersey City Authorizes Reverse/Increase Cases Against Commercial Property Owners – Call the Jersey City, NJ Property Tax Appeal Attorney

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Jersey City is following the lead of other NJ municipalities and has authorized reverse/increase cases against commercial property owners. What does that mean? Even if you haven’t filed a property tax appeal, the City may initiate an appeal to increase your assessment and your real estate taxes. These filings represent a significant change in the… Read more »