Camden County Tax Records

Camden County property tax records are maintained by the Board of Taxation in the city of Camden. With 37 municipalities and a population of 523,485, the county manages a large volume of assessment data each year. The Board of Taxation oversees tax appeals, revaluations, and assessment rolls for all districts. Property owners, title searchers, and real estate professionals can access records through county offices and online portals. The County Clerk also holds land records that date back to 1837.

Camden County Board of Taxation

The Board of Taxation serves as the central authority for property assessment matters across all 37 municipalities. It reviews assessment rolls, hears tax appeals, and orders revaluations when local assessments fall out of compliance with state standards. Under N.J.S.A. 54:4-1, all real property in New Jersey must be assessed at 100% of true value. The Board works to make sure each district in Camden County follows this rule. Its website provides forms, guidelines, and answers to common questions about the appeal process.

The Camden County Board of Taxation has updated its online portal with new tools for property owners.

Through this site, residents can download appeal forms, read filing instructions, and check deadlines for the current tax year. The Property Assessment Data Search Hub also lets users look up assessment values, owner names, and recent sales data for any parcel in the county.

The Board maintains 200-foot lists that show owners near a given property. These lists are used during zoning and planning reviews. Mapping data and land detail reports are also on file. Property owners who believe their assessment is wrong can start the appeal process through this office. The Board staff can explain which forms to use and what documents to bring.

Camden County Property Tax Appeals

Property owners in Camden County can file a tax appeal each year after February 1. The deadline is 4:00 PM on April 1. This applies to all 37 municipalities. For districts undergoing revaluation, the deadline shifts to May 1. Appeals are filed with the Camden County Board of Taxation using Form A-1. You must also submit a Comparable Sale form and any documents that support your claim. The New Jersey Division of Taxation provides full instructions on its website.

Filing fees depend on the assessed value of the property. Properties assessed under $150,000 pay a $25 fee. The fee rises to $100 for values between $150,000 and $500,000. For properties between $500,000 and $1 million, the fee is $150. Properties assessed above $1 million pay $250. These fees apply whether you file online, by mail, or in person at the Board of Taxation in Camden.

Under N.J.S.A. 54:3-21, the county board hears appeals for properties assessed at $750,000 or less. Properties above that threshold may be filed directly with the New Jersey Tax Court. The Tax Court handles cases that involve higher values or more complex legal questions. Camden County residents with assessments near that line should check which forum best fits their situation.

Note: Appeals must include a recent sale or comparable sales data to support the claimed value. Incomplete filings may be dismissed.

Revaluations in Camden County

Several municipalities in Camden County are in various stages of revaluation. Pine Hill and Lindenwold are completing their revaluations for the 2026 tax year. These towns had assessments that fell below acceptable ratios, prompting the county to order new appraisals of all properties within those borders.

Gloucester Township, Magnolia, Runnemede, Waterford, and Woodlynne have been ordered to begin revaluations in 2026. Oaklyn is set to start in 2027. During a revaluation, every property in the district is inspected and assigned a new assessed value based on current market conditions. This process brings all assessments in line with the N.J.S.A. 54:4-1 standard of 100% true value. Property owners in these towns should expect contact from appraisal firms during the inspection phase.

A revaluation can change your tax bill even if the tax rate stays the same. When your assessed value goes up, your share of the total tax levy increases. When it goes down, you pay less. The goal is fairness across all properties in the district.

City of Camden Assessment Records

The city of Camden has its own Office of Assessments that handles property records within city limits. This office is separate from the county Board of Taxation. It provides assessments that aim to reflect fair market value for all parcels in the city. Staff review tax-exempt properties each year to confirm they still qualify. The office also maintains assessment records and tax maps for the city.

The City of Camden Office of Assessments manages deductions and exemptions for qualifying residents.

Senior citizens and veterans may apply for deductions that lower their tax bills. The office processes these applications and verifies eligibility under state law. It also handles local appeals before they move to the Camden County Board or the New Jersey Tax Court.

Property owners in the city of Camden can visit the assessor to review their property record card. This card shows the lot size, building details, and assessed value used to calculate the tax bill. If the data is wrong, you can ask for a correction. Errors in square footage or lot dimensions are common reasons for assessment changes.

Note: The city assessor cannot change your tax rate. Rates are set by the combined budgets of the municipality, school district, and county.

Camden County Land Records

The Camden County Clerk maintains land records that go back to 1837. These include deeds, mortgages, and UCC filings for every municipality in the county. Title searchers, attorneys, and property owners use these records to verify ownership, check for liens, and trace the chain of title on a parcel. The office records new documents each business day.

The Camden County Clerk offers both online and in-person search options for land records.

Online users can search deed and mortgage indexes by name, address, or instrument number. In-person visitors can access the full record books at the clerk office in Camden. Staff can help locate specific documents if you know the approximate date or party names involved in the transaction.

Land records are public under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5. Anyone can request copies. You do not need to own the property or be a party to the transaction. Certified copies carry a fee, but basic searches through the online portal are available at no charge. These records are useful when paired with tax assessment data to build a complete picture of a property in Camden County.

Property Taxpayer Rights

Camden County follows the Property Taxpayer Bill of Rights established by P.L. 2017, c. 128. This law requires that property owners receive clear notice about their assessments and the steps they can take if they disagree. Every tax bill must include information about how to file an appeal. The Division of Taxation publishes the full text of these rights on its website.

Under the bill of rights, taxpayers can request a copy of their property record card from the local assessor. They can ask how the assessed value was determined. They can attend Board of Taxation hearings and present evidence in support of their appeal. These protections apply to every property owner in Camden County, regardless of which municipality they live in.

Searching Camden County Tax Data

There are several ways to search property tax records in Camden County. The state runs a transparency portal at nj.gov/transparency/property that lets you look up tax data by address or owner name for any municipality. The county's own Property Assessment Data Search Hub provides more detailed local data, including sales history, assessment breakdowns, and land details.

You can also search through taxrecords-nj.com, which compiles property data from public sources across New Jersey. This site is useful for comparing assessments between properties or across different municipalities in Camden County. For deed and mortgage records, the County Clerk portal covers documents recorded since the office began keeping records in 1837.

In-person searches are available at the Board of Taxation and County Clerk offices in Camden. Bring the block and lot number if you have it. This speeds up the search. Staff can also look up records by owner name or street address, but results may take longer without the specific parcel identifiers.

• State transparency portal for tax data statewide
• County assessment data hub for local records
• County Clerk for deed and mortgage searches
• Municipal assessor for property record cards

Public Records Requests

Camden County residents and the general public can request property tax documents through the Open Public Records Act. OPRA, codified at N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5, gives anyone the right to obtain government records. This includes assessment rolls, tax maps, appeal decisions, and Board of Taxation meeting minutes. Each office in the county has a records custodian who processes these requests.

Requests can be submitted in writing to the relevant office. The county must respond within seven business days. If the records are readily available, they are often provided sooner. There may be a charge for copies, but the cost must be reasonable under state guidelines. Electronic records are generally provided at no cost when they exist in digital form.

Note: Some records related to ongoing litigation or attorney-client communications may be exempt from OPRA disclosure.

Municipalities in Camden County

Camden County has 37 municipalities. Each one has a local tax assessor who determines property values within that district. All appeals from these towns go to the Camden County Board of Taxation. Major municipalities include Camden, Cherry Hill, Gloucester Township, Winslow Township, Pennsauken, and Voorhees. Smaller boroughs like Audubon, Collingswood, Haddonfield, and Merchantville also fall under the county's jurisdiction for tax assessment purposes.

Property tax rates vary by municipality because each town sets its own budget. School district costs also differ. Two homes with the same assessed value in different towns will have different tax bills. The county portion of the tax bill is the same rate across all 37 municipalities.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Camden County. If you own property near a county line, confirm which jurisdiction your parcel falls in before searching records or filing an appeal.