Assessor’s Office

RUTH A BENZ
TAX ASSESSOR
HOURS:
Tuesday Evenings 6-8 pm
Saturday morning by appointment
Phone 856-785-3100 Ext 114
Fax 856-785-9420
E-mail : rbenz@commercialtwp.com

The Tax Assessor holds the following responsibilities:

• Identifies all property in the township
• Oversees and assigns taxable values
• Administers farmland assessment program
• Approves and disapproves various exemptions and deductions, such as senior citizens/veterans deductions
• Processes building permits to determine the value for added assessments
• Maintains the current tax map for the township

Property Tax Deductions

If you are a qualified veteran, widow of a veteran, senior citizen, disabled person, or surviving spouse.

Requirements as follows:
Veterans & Widows:
Owner of property and citizen , resident of New Jersey as of October 1st of the pre-tax year.
Honorable discharge
Active service in time of war during accepted periods:
Widow: Husband met all the above qualifications and you have not re-married.

Special points of interest:

• http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation
• Div of Taxation e-mail for general questions: nj.taxation@treas.state.nj.us
• Property Tax Reimbursement Program 1-800-882-6597
• Fair Homeowner Rebate 1-888-238-1233
• Customer Service Center 609-292-6400

Please click on the links below to view.

Interactive Township of Commercial Tax Map

Property Tax Deduction Claim by Veteran or Surviving Spouse/Domestic Partner

Supplement form for Peacekeeping Missions

Supplemental Income Statement for Use by the Assessor in Determining Eligibility for Senior Citizen, Disabled or Surviving Spouse Deduction.

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