Camden County, NJ Property Taxes (2026)

Camden County owners pay a median of $8,063 a year on a median home value of $262,200, an effective rate of 3.08%. That's the 1st-highest rate of 21 New Jersey counties with Census data, above the New Jersey county median of 2.20%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

3.08%

1st highest of 21 in NJ

Median annual bill

$8,063

~$672/month

Median home value

$262,200

New Jersey county median

2.20%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Camden County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Camden County's 3.08% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$8,076
Savings at 10–15% off
$808–$1,211
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Camden County vs. New Jersey vs. U.S. property tax rates

Camden County3.08%
New Jersey county median2.20%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Camden County's effective property tax rate is 3.08%, vs. 2.20% for the median New Jersey county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 1st of 21 in New Jersey. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Camden County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Camden County Tax Board. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Camden County deadline is April 1 or May 1. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Tax Board.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $8,063 bill, 10–15% off is $806–$1209 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in New Jersey

New Jersey homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Camden County Tax Board for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Camden County, New Jersey?
The median effective property tax rate in Camden County is 3.08%: a median annual bill of $8,063 on a median home value of $262,200. That's the 1st-highest rate of 21 New Jersey counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Camden County?
The median Camden County property tax bill is $8,063 a year, about $672 a month, compared with a New Jersey county median of $8,804.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Camden County?
The deadline to appeal in Camden County is April 1 or May 1. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Camden County a high property tax area?
Camden County's 3.08% effective rate is above the New Jersey county median of 2.20% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 1st-highest rate of 21 New Jersey counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Camden County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment. See www.taxdrop.com/property-tax-appeal-pricing for current pricing.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Gloucester County

Rate: 2.81%

Median bill: $7,964

Burlington County

Rate: 2.42%

Median bill: $7,902

Salem County

Rate: 3.03%

Median bill: $6,757

Atlantic County

Rate: 2.47%

Median bill: $6,749

Cumberland County

Rate: 2.46%

Median bill: $5,048

Mercer County

Rate: 2.51%

Median bill: $8,804

Ocean County

Rate: 1.77%

Median bill: $6,499

Cape May County

Rate: 1.32%

Median bill: $5,233

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