Union County Review

The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that a series of four informational sessions will be held for qualifying seniors and veterans who wish to file a property tax appeal. The new, first-of-its-kind program is designed assist in navigating the appeal process without incurring unnecessary attorney fees, as part of Union County’s commitment to support long-term housing security for qualifying seniors and veterans.

 “As part of my 2023 Chairman initiatives “Building a Stronger Union County,” taking care of our seniors and veterans is something that our Commissioner Board strives to do and we believe that this is a way to help individuals living in Union County stay in the homes that they own, especially when living costs are on the rise,” said Union County Commissioner Chairman Sergio Granados. “These workshops, that include both information and filing assistance, will help ensure that those on a budget can access information on their property and possibly reduce their property taxes by appealing, all while Union County is covering the costs of the filing fee for those who attend. Together, we continue to prioritize our efforts to strengthen the programs and services offered to our residents, while maintaining our strong financial footing - because we know that every dollar counts.” 

The sessions will be conducted by staff attorneys with the Union County Office of the County Counsel. Attendees will learn how to file an appeal without an attorney; get assistance in completing the appeals application; and get help navigating online resources to obtain recent sales comparisons. 

The sessions are free but registration is required in advance at www.ucnj.org/taworkshop. 

Please call Union County at 908-527-4182 if any additional assistance with registration is needed.

 Any eligible Union County senior or veteran property owner can attend any of the following sessions: 

Rahway: Tuesday, February 28 at the Rahway Community Center, 275 East Milton Avenue, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. 

Elizabeth: Saturday, March 4 at the Elizabeth Public Library, 11 South Broad Street, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 

Roselle: Thursday, March 9 at Union County’s Warinanco Sports Center, 1 Park Drive in Warinanco Park, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. 

Plainfield: Tuesday, March 14 at the Plainfield Public Library, 800 Park Avenue, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. 

Eligibility for a property tax waiver is based on the following qualifications: 

• Must be a Union County resident• Must be 62 years old or older, or a U.S. veteran honorably discharged from the military • Must be the property owner of record with annual household income not greater than $65,000 • The tax assessed value of the home must not be greater than $399,000. 

Union County will cover the filing fee for those who attend an information session. The fee is $5.00 for homes assessed up to $150,000 and $25.000 for homes assessed up to $399,000. 

For information about other resources for seniors in Union County visit the Union County Division on Aging at ucnj.org/aging. 

Information about resources for veterans in Union County is available from the Union County Office of Veterans Affairs at ucnj.org/veterans.

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