Tax Assessor

Robyn Glocker-Hammond

rhammond@co.gloucester.nj.us

 (856) 307-6445

(856) 307-6449 direct line

(856) 307-6447 fax

County Tax Assessor’s Office: 1200 N. Delsea Drive, Clayton, NJ 08312

Harrison Township office hours – Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

(856) 223-9053                                    (856) 478-2498 fax

As you may be aware, New Jersey has adopted a law establishing the office of County Assessor. Gloucester County was chosen for a pilot program to implement the new regulations. The responsibilities previously performed by our municipal assessor, Brian Rosenberger, will be assumed by Ms. Robyn Glocker-Hammond of the County Assessor’s office. She will be available in the municipal building on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The telephone number for the municipal tax assessment office will continue to be (856)223-9053, or you can reach Ms. Glocker-Hammond at her county office at the above numbers.

The primary function of the Tax Assessor is to assess properties for taxing purposes. The assessor is the person to notify if you have a question about your assessment (not the taxes you pay, but the value assigned to the property that is taxed). If you make a taxable improvement to your property, the assessor will be out to appraise it for taxing purposes after a certificate of occupancy is issued. Contact the assessor about any changes or corrections to information on your tax bill. If you build a new house, the tax assessor will assign the address for 911 emergency purposes. The assessor will answer your questions regarding applications for deductions or exemptions from taxes, such as veteran’s deductions, senior citizen deductions, or farmland assessment applications. The assessor can provide you with copies of tax maps, and general information about taxation in the township.

For a list of property owners to notify if you have a public hearing scheduled before the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment, please send a written request to Ms. Glocker-Hammond at 1200 N. Delsea Drive, Clayton, NJ 08312. The fee for the list is $10.00 per block. Submit a check, made payable to Harrison Township, for the correct amount with your request. Remember to submit your request in a timely fashion, as the Assessor’s office has 7 days to make and certify the list.

Please be assured that we will do all we possibly can to assist you during this transition phase.

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS REGARDING THE REASSESSMENT

All work related to the Reassessment will continue to be performed by Diane Hesley and Brian Rosenberger on behalf of the Township. This includes those duties required as a result of any appeals that may be filed. The Assessor's office will be open for Reassessment questions Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The appeal deadline is May 1, 2010 and office hours may change after that date. Any questions regarding the Reassessment should be directed to Brian Rosenberger at (856)223-9053.

Important Deadlines:

• August 1 - Farmland assessment application due
• October 1 - Assessments are added to tax rolls
• December 1 - Taxpayer added assessment appeals due at County Board of Taxation

Application Forms for:

Veterans Tax Deduction (Veterans and widows of veterans)
Disabled Person Tax Deduction (Disabled person or surviving spouse)
Senior Citizens
Organization Claiming Tax Exemption