New Jersey Senate Bill S1356

New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/3/22
• Refer: 2/3/22

Caption

Requires municipalities to notify affected property owners before implementing compliance plan to reassess valuation of certain properties.

Impact

The impact of S1356 on state laws revolves around enhancing property owners' rights in the reassessment process. Currently, assessors can revise property valuations without a municipality-wide revaluation, often termed 'assessment maintenance.' By requiring prior notification to property owners before such reassessments, the bill aims to prevent unforeseen tax liabilities and promotes fairness in the assessment process. This could lead to better informed property owners who can actively participate in disputes regarding their property valuations.

Summary

Senate Bill 1356 mandates that municipalities notify property owners prior to implementing a compliance plan aimed at reassessing the valuation of certain properties. This legislative measure introduces transparency into the property tax assessment process by ensuring that affected taxpayers are informed of any changes that may impact their property valuations. The bill outlines a structured notification process that includes informing property owners about the reassessment's implementation procedures, the potential outcome of the reassessment, and their right to appeal the assessment.

Contention

While the bill promotes transparency, it could lead to contention regarding the implementation of compliance plans. Opponents may argue that additional notification requirements could create delays in the reassessment process or generate confusion among property owners about the changes. Proponents, however, believe that the right to be informed allows property owners to react proactively and hold municipalities accountable for their tax assessment processes. The debate may focus on balancing the necessity of reassessment with the administrative burden that notifications impose on local assessors.