East Orange City property tax facts
Here's what the public records say about local taxes, plus relief programs and research tools for homeowners and pros.
Municipality code 0705 · refreshed 2026-08-07
What the municipal record shows
East Orange City is in Essex County. The latest local general tax rate in this dataset is 3.241%. The municipal tax base reported for the latest budget series is $4,840,836,420.
What this means
The reported assessment consistency score is 55.2 out of 100. The reported coefficient is 12.76; this is a municipal consistency measure, not an opinion of a specific property's value.
Property-tax rate history
The local general rate has decreased 4.92% per year from 2016 to 2025. Rate history gives you the town-level picture; it does not predict an individual home's future tax bill.
Source: NJ Division of Taxation municipal tax-rate history, local copy through 2025.
Two things worth separating
Assessment consistency
The reported assessment consistency score is 55.2 out of 100. The reported coefficient is 12.76; this is a municipal consistency measure, not an opinion of a specific property's value.
Open the Watchdog assessment tool →Exempt property & PILOT details
30.1% of assessed value is listed as exempt in the local release, with 45 PILOT agreements reported.
See town details →Related: what New Jersey’s 2026 property assessment record actually tells you →
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East Orange City property-tax questions
How are property taxes calculated in East Orange City?
A New Jersey property-tax bill starts with a local assessment and the municipality's combined tax rate. This page shows town-level info for East Orange City; a parcel's bill also depends on its assessment and applicable programs.
What relief programs can East Orange City residents look into?
Residents may be eligible for state programs such as ANCHOR, Senior Freeze, or property-tax deductions. Eligibility, income rules, and filing dates are set by the State, so use the estimator and confirm current rules before filing.
Can a East Orange City assessment be appealed?
An assessment appeal is fact-specific and generally relies on timely filing and credible comparable-sales evidence. The appeal guide and Watchdog research tools can help organize the municipal record; official boards decide outcomes.
Where does this East Orange City data come from?
The figures are compiled from local copies of New Jersey public municipal datasets, including levy-rate history and assessment-consistency releases. Source links and the reporting year are shown on this page.