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A 4465

Concerns assessment of farmland for property tax purposes.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Roy Freiman and 2 co-sponsors

Bill A 4465 modifies New Jersey farmland property tax assessment methods, potentially reducing agricultural property valuations to preserve farming viability and land use.

Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
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Bill Summary · A 4465

Legislative bill overview

Assembly Bill A 4465 addresses how farmland is assessed for property tax purposes in New Jersey. The bill was introduced in June 2024 and has progressed through the Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee to the Assembly Appropriations Committee as of December 2024. The specific assessment methodology changes are not detailed in the available action history.

Why is this important

Farmland assessment directly affects property tax burdens on agricultural operations, which can determine whether farms remain economically viable or are converted to development. New Jersey, as a densely populated state with significant agricultural heritage, faces ongoing pressure on farming as a land use, making assessment policy consequential for both farmers and municipal tax bases.

Potential points of contention

  • Agricultural vs. market value: Assessments based on agricultural productivity typically result in lower taxes than assessments based on development potential, creating debate over fairness to non-farm property owners and municipal revenue
  • Implementation costs and complexity: Changing assessment methodologies requires retraining assessors and potentially updating valuation systems across municipalities, with associated costs
  • Municipal revenue impact: Towns dependent on property tax revenue may resist assessment changes that reduce taxable valuations, even if intended to preserve farming

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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