This page is a community resource to help residents understand the reassessment process, key dates, and where to find official information. It’s not an official township or county website, and you should always confirm details directly with the West Deptford Tax Collector’s Office or the Gloucester County Tax Assessor’s Office & Board of Taxation.


My goal here is simple: make it easier for West Deptford homeowners to find accurate, up-to-date links, deadlines, and answers all in one place. If you have questions, I don’t have all the answers, but I’m always happy to chat and help my neighbors any way I can. Reach out at 856-559-7571 or Nick@NickNowakRealtor.com anytime.



Your Neighbor & West Deptford Realtor,

Nick Nowak

 

How Property Taxes Are Calculated

Current West Deptford Process:

The inspection process for West Deptford is complete. The tax assessor's office is reviewing the inspection data and recent sales data in an effort to calculate the property's new market value.  A notice of the proposed new value for tax year 2026 is expected to be mailed to property owners, by the end of November.  This notice also includes information on how to arrange for an informal hearing if the taxpayer is dissatisfied with the proposed assessment. - Gloucester County Assessor’s Office

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A property assessment is the local government’s estimate of your home’s value for tax purposes. It determines how much of the total tax levy you’re responsible for, not what your home would actually sell for.

    In West Deptford (and across Gloucester County), assessments are based on a variety of factors, including market trends, location, lot size, square footage, and improvements such as additions or renovations. The goal is fairness and consistency among all properties in town.

    An assessment is not the same as an appraisal.

    • A tax assessment is performed by the municipal assessor for taxation.

    • A property appraisal is done by a licensed appraiser, typically for a mortgage, refinance, or estate purpose.

    • And market value refers to what a willing buyer and seller would agree upon in an open market.

    While these numbers are related, they often differ, and understanding those differences helps homeowners make sense of their tax bills and property values.

  • Your property taxes are based on two parts working together:
    (1) your property’s assessed value and (2) the tax rate set by your local and county budgets.

    1️⃣ The Assessed Value:
    Each year, the West Deptford Tax Assessor’s Office updates property assessments to reflect a fair share of the total tax base. This value represents the municipality’s estimate of your property’s market worth for tax purposes.

    2️⃣ The Tax Rate:
    Once the Township, County, School District, and other agencies finalize their budgets, those total amounts are divided across all taxable properties based on their assessments. That calculation produces the local tax rate—expressed in dollars per $100 of assessed value.

    Here’s a simple example:
    If your home’s assessed value is $300,000 and the total tax rate is 3.25% (or $3.25 per $100), your yearly property tax would be about $9,750.

    Tax rates can change from year to year as budgets shift, even if your assessment stays the same. Likewise, a reassessment doesn’t automatically mean your taxes will rise or fall; it simply adjusts everyone’s share so that similar homes carry similar tax responsibility.

  • Not necessarily. A higher assessment does not automatically mean you will pay more in property taxes.

    When West Deptford completes a reassessment, the goal is to bring all property values closer to their current market levels so that everyone pays their fair share. Some homes were previously assessed too high, others too low. After the update, the tax rate is adjusted to match the total amount the township, county, and schools need to raise.

    What matters most is how your property’s value changes compared to others in town.

    • If your home’s new assessment increased by the same percentage as the town average, your taxes should stay about the same.

    • If your value went up more than average, your share of taxes could rise.

    • If it went up less than average, your share may go down.

    A reassessment does not increase the total amount of money collected by West Deptford. It simply redistributes that total more evenly based on updated property values.

  • If you believe your new assessment doesn’t reflect your property’s true market value, you have the right to question it. Start by reviewing the notice carefully and comparing it with recent home sales in your area.

    1️⃣ Schedule an Informal Review:
    When reassessment notices are mailed, they include instructions for requesting an informal review with the assessor’s office. This is your first opportunity to discuss your concerns, share comparable sales, and ask how your new value was determined. Many issues can be resolved at this stage.

    2️⃣ File a Formal Appeal (if needed):
    If you’re still not satisfied after the informal review, you can file a formal tax appeal with the Gloucester County Board of Taxation. For Gloucester County, the filing deadline is typically January 15, or within 45 days of the mailing of assessment notices—whichever is later.

    You’ll need to submit evidence, such as comparable sales, photos, or an independent appraisal, showing that your property’s assessed value is higher than its fair market value. The Board of Taxation will then schedule a hearing and issue a decision.

    3️⃣ Stay Organized:
    Keep copies of all documents, dates, and correspondence. If you plan to appeal, act quickly and follow the official filing instructions provided by the county.

    Remember, the goal of an appeal is not to lower your tax bill just because it increased. The appeal must show that your assessed value is unfair or inaccurate compared to similar homes.

    Be sure to review all Gloucester County official resources on this, linked at the top of this page.

How Property Taxes Are Calculated in West Deptford

Property taxes pay for the essential services that keep West Deptford running, including schools, police, fire protection, road maintenance, and public libraries. Each year, the total tax amount for the township is determined through a few key steps.

1. Your Property’s Assessed Value

Every property in West Deptford is assigned an assessed value by the Township Tax Assessor. This is the township’s estimate of your property’s market value for taxation purposes. It reflects factors such as location, size, home improvements, and recent local sales.

2. The Net Valuation Taxable

After all properties are assessed, the township subtracts any tax-exempt properties, such as schools, churches, or government buildings. The remaining total is called the Net Valuation Taxable (NVT). This number represents the total taxable value of all properties in town and serves as the base for calculating the tax rate. The 2025 NVT for West Deptford was $2,325,944,400

3. Setting the Tax Rate

The township, county, and school district each adopt their annual budgets to determine how much money they need to raise through property taxes. In West Deptford, your tax bill also includes smaller portions for open space preservation and the municipal library.


Once all budgets are finalized, the total amount to be collected is divided by the Net Valuation Taxable to set the official tax rate, expressed as dollars per $100 of assessed value.

4. 2025 West Deptford Tax Breakdown

For 2025, the certified total tax rate equals 3.483 per $100 of assessed value, made up of the following components:

Portion - Rate per $100 - Who It Funds

County Tax - 0.654 - Gloucester County services

County Open Space Tax - 0.044 - County open space fund

District School Tax - 1.701 - West Deptford Township Public Schools

Municipal Open Space - 0.010 - Township open space and recreation fund

Municipal Library Tax - 0.050 - West Deptford Free Public Library

Local Municipal Tax - 1.024 - Township operations, including police, fire, and public works

5. How Your Bill Is Calculated

To estimate your annual tax bill, multiply your property’s assessed value by the total tax rate and divide by 100.
For example:
A home assessed at $300,000 with a total rate of 3.483 would pay about $10,449 per year in property taxes.

6. Why Taxes Can Change

Even if your home’s assessment stays the same, your tax bill can go up or down depending on changes to township, county, or school budgets. A reassessment does not automatically raise total taxes. It simply redistributes the tax burden so that each property reflects its current fair market value.

7. Where to Find Official Information

For the most accurate and current information on tax rates, budgets, and payment schedules, visit these official sources:

Frequently asked questions from Gloucester county

What is a revaluation/reassessments?

A revaluation is a program undertaken by the County Assessor’s Office to appraise all real property within the taxing district according to its full and fair value. (Source)

What is meant by full and fair value?

Full and fair value is the price at which the tax assessor believes a property would sell at a fair and bona fide sale by a private contract on October 1 of the pretax year. The sale must be between a willing buyer and a willing seller. For example, the buyer is not obligated to buy, and the seller is not obligated to sell. (Source)

Why is there a need for a revaluation/reassessment?

A revaluation program seeks to spread the tax burden equitably within a municipality. Real property must be assessed at the same standard of value to ensure that every property owner is paying his or her fair share of the property tax. For example, two properties having essentially the same market value should be paying essentially the same amount in property taxes. Inequitable assessments result from the following situations:

  • Changes in characteristics in areas or neighborhoods within the municipality and within individual properties

  • Changes in style and design (desirability of architecture, size of the house)

  • Changes in zoning which can either enhance or adversely affect the value

  • Delays in processing building permits which delay tax assessments on new construction

  • Fluctuations in the economy (inflation, recession)

(Source)

Questions?

I don’t have all the answers, but I’m always happy to chat and help my neighbors any way I can. Reach out at 856-559-7571 or Nick@NickNowakRealtor.com anytime.

This information is provided by West Deptford Resident and Licensed NJ Real Estate Broker Associate, Nicholas “Nick” Nowak. Information is not guaranteed and should be superseded by County, Municipal or Legal sources. This information does not constitute tax or legal advice in any way.