Property taxes in Morris County, New Jersey
Homes in Morris County pay about 1.72% of their value in property taxes each year, or about $12,379 on a home at the local median sale price of $719,689. That’s lower than the typical county in New Jersey (2.10%).
Effective rate1.72%Of home value per year
Rank in New Jersey#17 of 211 = highest rate
Tax at the median sale price$12,379On $719,689
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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 | $4,300 | $358 |
| $400,000 | $6,880 | $573 |
| $600,000 | $10,320 | $860 |
| $800,000 | $13,760 | $1,147 |
| $1,000,000 | $17,200 | $1,433 |
Towns in Morris County
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 Morris County, New Jersey?
About 1.72% 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 Morris County?
About $6,880 a year, or $573 a month.
Counties in New Jersey with similar rates
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.