New Jersey Mortgage Snapshot
New Jersey Mortgage + Property Tax Snapshot (2026)
Compare New Jersey property tax context, FHA limit tier signals, and county-level navigation so you can plan financing scenarios faster.
Estimated Effective State Rate
2.21%
Sample Annual Tax on $425,000 Home
$9,393
FHA State Tier
Mixed Standard + High-Cost County Tier
County/Locality Pages
7
FHA Limit Tier Context in New Jersey
State Tier Signal
Some counties follow standard FHA limits while higher-cost counties may qualify for elevated FHA limits.
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
What Homebuyers in New Jersey Should Know
- Model property tax impact carefully when estimating monthly buying power.
- Higher property tax environments can materially affect monthly payment planning.
New Jersey County and Locality Pages
Atlantic County
Estimated effective rate: 2.80%
Camden County
Estimated effective rate: 3.50%
Gloucester County
Estimated effective rate: 3.00%
Passaic County
Estimated effective rate: 2.80%
Salem County
Estimated effective rate: 3.00%
Sussex County
Estimated effective rate: 2.70%
Warren County
Estimated effective rate: 2.70%
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Methodology and Data Sources
- Tax Foundation Facts & Figures: Property Tax as Percent of Home Value - State-level effective property tax rates (Updated: 2026-02-19)
- HUD/FHA Mortgagee Letter 2025-23 - 2026 FHA floor and high-cost ceiling frameworks (1-4 unit) (Updated: 2026-01-01)
Educational guidance only. Final loan terms and eligibility vary by county limits, credit, income, property profile, and lender guidelines.