Ocean County, New JerseyProperty records & tax offices
Links open the listed public-office or service-provider website in a new tab. This directory does not collect payments.
Find the right property record
Use the property portal for ownership and assessed value, the collector for a bill or balance, and the map for parcel location. Have the address, owner name, or parcel number ready.
Tax bills & filing dates
These are the dates and qualifications recorded in the directory. Confirm your tax year and current deadline with the official office and your property’s notice.
- Payment deadline
- 2026 municipal property taxes are generally collected locally in four installments due February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1; the municipal tax collector's bill and any statutory grace period control.
- Assessment appeal
- The 2026 tax appeal filing deadline is April 1, 2026; municipalities with a district-wide revaluation or reassessment use May 1, 2026. The Ocean County Board of Taxation states the petition must be filed by the applicable deadline.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
Local municipal assessor filing rules vary. The New Jersey 2025 PAS-1 combined Senior Freeze/ANCHOR/Stay NJ application deadline is November 2, 2026.
Senior relief
New Jersey's PAS-1 combined application is used by eligible homeowners age 65+ or Social Security disability recipients for Senior Freeze, ANCHOR, and Stay NJ; the Tax Year 2025 filing deadline is November 2, 2026. Senior Freeze reimburses eligible property-tax increases; Stay NJ provides eligible seniors up to 50% of property taxes, capped at $6,500, subject to current statutory income and eligibility rules.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.