TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Residents are invited to attend a public webinar on Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. to learn about the township’s upcoming property reassessment program. The webinar, hosted by Appraisal Systems Inc. (ASI), will explain the process, timelines, and what homeowners need to know. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions live. The link to the webinar will be available on ASI’s website at asinj.com under the Current Revaluation Information section.
The reassessment program, mandated by the Bergen County Board of Taxation and the New Jersey Division of Taxation, will begin in 2026 and continue through 2030. The program aims to ensure uniform and equitable property valuations across the township, reflecting changes in the real estate market.
Inspections start in the coming months
In preparation for the reassessment, inspectors from ASI will visit all properties in the township to conduct exterior and interior evaluations. Initial visits run 9 to 5 p.m. If no one is home, inspectors will leave a card with a return date and a phone number to reschedule. Contactless interior inspections via video conference will also be available upon request.
Residents are advised to verify inspector credentials, as all field inspectors will carry photo IDs and be registered with the Police Department and Township Clerk’s office. Appraisal Systems has also conducted background checks on all inspectors.
Annual reassessments to follow
After the initial inspections, 25% of township properties will be physically inspected each year to ensure valuations remain current. However, all properties will be reassessed annually to account for market fluctuations and avoid drastic changes in value.
Key dates and next steps
The new property values, effective for the 2026 tax year, will be based on market conditions as of Oct. 1, 2025. Property owners will be notified of their proposed assessed values by mail and will have the opportunity to contest them if necessary.
For residents with unique property conditions that could influence value, documentation can be sent to Appraisal Systems, Inc., 17-17 Route 208 North, Suite 210, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410.
Neighboring towns to catch up as well
In our report “County moves for property revals; ‘winners, losers’ eyed,” Nov. 29, 2024 at thepressgroup.net, we reported that Hillsdale, Montvale, and River Vale were among 10 Bergen County towns recommended for property revaluations in 2026, according to a notice from the county’s Board of Taxation. The recommendation were formally presented at the Bergen County Commissioners meeting on Dec. 4, in Hackensack.
Those revaluations will take effect in the 2027 tax year, ensuring assessed property values reflect current market conditions, county officials said.
For more information pertaining to the Township of Washington, contact Appraisal Systems at (201) 493-8530 or visit asinj.com.