The Township of Hamilton Assessor ’s office is responsible for determining the valuation of real property within the Township. The Assessed value is based on market value that is taken from sales that occur within the Township.  

The State of NJ offers tax deductions for qualified seniors, 100% disabled persons, Veterans and their widows or widowers

Applications are available and filed in the Tax Assessor’s office

Senior Citizens Deduction $250

-         Age 65 or more by Dec. 31 of the pretax year

-         Income cannot exceed $10,000 annually combined for the household, Not Including Social Security.

Disabled Persons Deduction $250

Applicant must be 100% totally and permanently disabled. Income cannot exceed $10,000 annually combined for the household, Not Including Social Security.

Veterans Deduction $250

Applicant must be owner or part owner of the property for which the deduction is claimed. A Veteran had to serve at time of war and received an honorable discharge.

Surviving Spouse of Senior, Disabled, and Veterans

Income & ownership requirements are the same as the original deduction. The deceased spouse had to be eligible for the deduction at the time of death & the surviving spouse must not have remarried.

There is also a brochure available from the State of NJ that provides an overview of Property Tax Benefits and Downloadable Forms. 

State of New Jersey - Taxation Weblink  

General Information

Tax Assessment Appeals – Filed Jan. 10 thru April 1

The Atlantic County Board of Taxation – 609-343-2252 can also answer questions on your appeal.

Farmland Assessment – Filed by August 1 of the pretax year