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How do property taxes change when I buy a home?

When you buy a home, the sale price often triggers a reassessment or appeals by the new owner. In New Jersey, property taxes do not automatically reset to reflect the purchase price, but the sale becomes public data that can affect future assessments. Your monthly mortgage payment will include property taxes through escrow, so any tax increase directly affects your payment.

Why It Matters

Budgeting for potential tax increases after purchase prevents payment shock when your lender adjusts your escrow account.

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