How Much Is The Average Ridgewood Property Tax Bill?

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood residents pay a lot in property taxes and more often than not, they increase annually.

The average Ridgewood resident's property tax bill went up from 2017 to 2018, data released this week by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs shows.

The average Ridgewood homeowner paid $17,970 in 2018, a 1.1 percent increase from 2017 and 15th highest in New Jersey. There was a 1.75 percent increase year over year.

Between 2017 and 2018, the average New Jersey homeowner's tax bill rose to $8,767, an increase of $77, less than 1 percent, which was an improvement over the 2016 hike of 2.3 percent. It was lower than the 2 percent cap former Gov. Chris Christie put into effect in 2011, according to the analysis.

For a list of all towns and their average annual property tax bills, and the percentage tax bill increases and decreases, click here.

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