Property taxes in Sussex County, New Jersey
Homes in Sussex County pay about 2.32% of their value in property taxes each year, or about $10,783 on a home at the local median sale price of $464,799. That’s higher than the typical county in New Jersey (2.10%).
Effective rate2.32%Of home value per year
Rank in New Jersey#6 of 211 = highest rate
Tax at the median sale price$10,783On $464,799
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Effective property tax rate1.22% – 1.65%1.72% – 1.89%1.91% – 2.18%2.26% – 2.32%2.34% – 2.93%
Click a county for its figure. County outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.
Estimated yearly and monthly tax by home price
| Home price | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $5,800 | $483 |
| $400,000 | $9,280 | $773 |
| $600,000 | $13,920 | $1,160 |
| $800,000 | $18,560 | $1,547 |
| $1,000,000 | $23,200 | $1,933 |
Towns in Sussex County
| Town | Effective rate | Tax on $400,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Andover Boro | 2.364% | $9,456 |
| Andover Twp | 2.676% | $10,704 |
| Branchville Boro | 2.036% | $8,144 |
| Byram Twp | 2.575% | $10,300 |
| Frankford Twp | 2.139% | $8,556 |
| Franklin Boro | 2.566% | $10,264 |
| Fredon Twp | 2.296% | $9,184 |
| Green Twp | 2.401% | $9,604 |
| Hamburg Boro | 2.939% | $11,756 |
| Hampton Twp | 2.143% | $8,572 |
| Hardyston Twp | 1.936% | $7,744 |
| Hopatcong Boro | 2.111% | $8,444 |
| Lafayette Twp | 2.013% | $8,052 |
| Montague Twp | 2.129% | $8,516 |
| Newton Town | 2.732% | $10,928 |
| Ogdensburg Boro | 2.682% | $10,728 |
| Sandyston Twp | 2.028% | $8,112 |
| Sparta Twp | 2.347% | $9,388 |
| Stanhope Boro | 2.932% | $11,728 |
| Stillwater Twp | 2.265% | $9,060 |
| Sussex Boro | 2.578% | $10,312 |
| Vernon Twp | 2.310% | $9,240 |
| Walpack Twp | 0.429% | $1,716 |
| Wantage Twp | 2.203% | $8,812 |
Why New Jersey towns differ
In New Jersey each municipality sets its own rate, and school and county budgets are split among towns, so two neighboring towns can differ by a full percentage point or more. Use the town rate for a specific home.
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Sussex County, New Jersey?
About 2.32% of a home’s value per year, based on U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Sussex County?
About $9,280 a year, or $773 a month.
Counties in New Jersey with similar rates
More for Sussex County
Sussex County loan limitsNew Jersey closing costsAndover 07821 market dataAugusta 07822 market dataBranchville 07826 market dataFranklin 07416 market dataGlenwood 07418 market dataHamburg 07419 market dataHighland Lakes 07422 market dataHopatcong 07843 market dataLafayette 07848 market dataLayton 07851 market dataMontague 07827 market dataNewton 07860 market data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.