Tax Assessor

Mission Statement

The mission of the Fair Haven Tax Assessor’s Office is, and will forever be, to continue our efforts to maximize all services to the community which we are hired to serve. This includes, but is not limited to areas of deductions, exemptions, assessment appeals, and any and all inquiries about the assessment function. As statutorily stated a primary goal each year is to strive to maintain as accurate and equitable assessments as possible throughout the Borough.
 

Fair Haven Borough 2024 Inspections

The Borough of Fair Haven is under contract with Realty Data Systems (RDS) to inspect a designated portion of all properties located in the Borough each year.

These inspections enable the Borough to maintain accurate property records used to complete annual reassessments, which are a critical component in the fair distribution of taxes. 

A notification was mailed to all property owners subject to an inspection this year, which contained instructions for contacting RDS to complete a “remote virtual” (RV) interior inspection which requires no entry.

The RV is user-friendly, requires no app downloads and can be completed by calling (732) 719-2265 from your smart phone at any time between 9am and 5pm, Monday-Friday (no appointments required).  Please make sure you are at your property when calling.

Inspectors will also visit your property to conduct a full exterior (front and rear) inspection which includes photographs. 

During that visit, an interior walk-through will be offered (if an RV has not previously been completed), and you will again receive printed instructions for completing an RV if that is your preference.  If an adult is present during a visit, but declines an interior inspection, the inspectors will not return to your property, but you can call still call to complete a virtual inspection for a limited period.

A door hanger containing those instructions will be left at each property for which an owner/occupant is not present.

During walk-throughs inspectors will respect social-distancing and wear masks when inside any property.

Property visits will take place between 9am and dusk, Monday-Saturday, and all personnel will carry photo ID.  Our office and the Police Dept. possess all inspector background and other pertinent information.

If for any reason you would like to refuse an interior inspection, please visit www.rdsnj.com, click “INSPECTIONS” and select the REFUSAL FORM. 

Please note that if an interior inspection is not completed, my office may need to make estimates that could result in an inaccurate property record or tax assessment, and Monmouth County may limit your rights during any assessment appeal.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

FULL LIST OF PROPERTIES TO BE INSPECTED 

We thank you in advance for your cooperation. 

Supreme Court Order Extending Tax Appeal

Contact Info
Phone: (732) 747-0241 ext. *213
ghutchinson@fhboro.net
748 River Road
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
United States

See map: Google Maps

*New Offering For Assessment Review…

If you believe your assessment records are incorrect or there is a problem with your assessed value Please see below* TIARA (Taxpayer Informal Assessment Review Application) 
If you, as a taxpayer in Monmouth County believe that the current assessment is inaccurate, TIARA provides you with the ability to register within the Tax Board Portal and submit a pre-tax year request to have your assessment reviewed by the Assessor. The system will have secure registration, property selection, email event notification and the ability to attach/upload documents/photographs in support of the claim. TIARA is meant to be a proactive public service that seeks to address assessment concerns BEFORE they become binding on the municipality.
To Access TIARA click here: Tax Board Portal
 
*Please note this is only available following the certification of the current tax year’s tax list (around May 5th) and before the commencement of the reassessment in September.  Any data or assessed value changes will only be applicable for the following year’s assessment.
 

Assessment Post Cards and Property record cards

Please select this Link to access Monmouth County Tax Board’s record search system. Please note, you have to select the proper district in Step 3 (Fair Haven). Then you can look up by Location, Ownership, or Block and Lot. Submit search, then click on “more info” on the property, From here you will be able to see ModIV assessment data, and have tabs for Assessment Postcards, or Property Card.
 

Property Tax Deductions

The State of New Jersey offers a property tax deduction for qualified seniors, 100% disabled persons, veterans and their widows or widowers. Applications are available below and at the Assessor's office.. Completed applications can be mailed to the Assessor's office, 748  River Road, Fair Haven, NJ 07704.
 

Senior Citizens Deduction $250

• Applicant must be age 65 or greater by December 31 of the pretax year.
• Income cannot exceed $10,000 annually combined for the household, over and above your Social Security.
• Download the senior citizen deduction application.

Disabled Deduction $250

• Applicant must be 100% totally and permanently disabled.
• Income cannot exceed $10,000 annually combined for the household, over and above your Social Security.
• Download the disabled deduction application.

Veteran Deduction $250

• Applicant must be the owner or part owner of the property for which the deduction is claimed.
• A veteran had to serve at the time of a war and have been honorably discharged.
• Download the veteran’s deduction application.

100% Property Tax Exemption

• The dwelling of a disabled veteran or surviving spouse / surviving civil union partner / surviving domestic partner of a disabled veteran or serviceperson may be eligible for exemption.
• Income and ownership requirements are the same as the original deduction.
• The deceased spouse had to be eligible for the deduction at the time of death and the surviving spouse must not have remarried.
• Download the exemption application.

State Property Tax Benefits

There is also a brochure available from the State of New Jersey that provides an overview of property tax benefits.

General Information

Tax Assessment Appeals - Filed November 1st thru January 15th

Tax Collectors - (732) 747-0241 ext. *214

The County Board of Taxation - (732) 431-7404 can also answer questions on your appeal

Tax Board Portal (for electronic filing of Income and Expense)
https://taxboardportal.co.monmouth.nj.us/TaxBoardPortal/Home/Login

Quick Links

* NJ Division of Taxation

* Monmouth County Board of Taxation