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2025 general tax rate · Monmouth County, NJ
West Long Branch property tax rate
West Long Branch's 2025 general tax rate is $1.266 per $100 of assessed value. A property assessed at $300,000 owes $3,798.00 for the year. That ranks 526th highest of New Jersey's 564 municipalities, among the lowest tenth, $1.690 per $100 below the $2.960 per $100 state median.
- 1General tax rate $1.266 per $100
- 2Bill on $300,000 assessed $3,798.00
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General rate and effective rate in West Long Branch
New Jersey publishes two rates for every municipality. The general tax rate, $1.266 per $100 in West Long Branch, is the one applied to the assessed value on the bill: $300,000 assessed owes $3,798.00. The effective tax rate, $1.302 per $100, is "the general property tax adjusted by the municipality's equalization ratio", the rate on market value. Dividing one by the other puts West Long Branch's assessments at about 102.84% of market value, above market value on average; the state median is 70.02%.
The effective rate is the fairer comparison between towns. On it West Long Branch ranks 511th of 564, against 526th on the general rate, and sits $0.840 below the $2.140 median effective rate. At 102.84%, a $300,000 assessment corresponds to roughly $291,715 of market value.
West Long Branch's rate in 2024 and 2025
The general tax rate fell $0.040 per $100 (2.84%) from $1.303 per $100 in 2024, and the same $300,000 assessment owes $111.00 less than at last year's rate. In 2024 West Long Branch ranked 525th. The effective rate went from $1.436 to $1.302 per $100 (down 9.33%), and the implied ratio from 110.21% to 102.84%: market values rose faster than assessments.
Tax on common assessed values in West Long Branch
| Assessed value | 2025 bill | At the 2024 rate | Versus NJ median rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,532.00 | $2,606.00 | −$3,388.00 |
| $300,000 | $3,798.00 | $3,909.00 | −$5,082.00 |
| $400,000 | $5,064.00 | $5,212.00 | −$6,776.00 |
| $500,000 | $6,330.00 | $6,515.00 | −$8,470.00 |
| $750,000 | $9,495.00 | $9,772.50 | −$12,705.00 |
Each bill is the assessed value divided by 100 and multiplied by $1.266, before exemptions, credits or special charges. These are assessed values, not sale prices: at 102.84% the $300,000 row is a property worth about $291,715. The last column is the difference from the same assessment at the $2.960 per $100 state median.
How West Long Branch compares in Monmouth County and New Jersey
Among the 53 municipalities in Monmouth County, West Long Branch ranks 39th highest; the county median is $1.614 per $100, so West Long Branch sits $0.350 per $100 below it. The next higher rate in the county is Ocean Township (Monmouth County) at $1.320, and the next lower is Brielle at $1.203. Statewide, 6% of municipalities have a lower general tax rate than West Long Branch.
Outside Monmouth County, the closest rates are Seaside Heights ($1.284, Ocean), Ship Bottom ($1.241, Ocean), Harding Township ($1.234, Morris), Bedminster Township ($1.204, Somerset). Because towns assess at different shares of market value, the effective rate is the better guide to what a house of a given price pays.
Appealing a West Long Branch assessment
New Jersey appeals go to the Monmouth County Board of Taxation. Monmouth County is one of the three counties on the alternative calendar, so the petition deadline is January 15 (NJ Division of Taxation). Property assessed above $1,000,000 may go directly to the Tax Court, and a County Board judgment can be appealed to the Tax Court within 45 days. The Board tests the assessment against the common level range: the average ratio plus or minus 15%. Using the 102.84% ratio implied by the state's two rates, that range runs from about 87.41% to 118.27% of market value; the Director's official average ratio for West Long Branch, which the County Board applies, can differ slightly.
The New Jersey appeal page sets out each step with its source and the ratio arithmetic. This is a summary of the published procedure, not legal advice.
West Long Branch property tax questions
What is the property tax rate in West Long Branch, NJ?
West Long Branch's 2025 general tax rate is $1.266 per $100 of assessed value; its effective rate, on market value, is $1.302 per $100. Source: New Jersey Division of Taxation.
How much is the property tax on a $300,000 assessment in West Long Branch?
$300,000 ÷ 100 × $1.266 = $3,798.00 a year, before exemptions and credits. At the 2024 rate the same assessment owed $3,909.00.
Is West Long Branch's tax rate high for New Jersey?
It ranks 526th highest of 564, among the lowest tenth of New Jersey municipalities; the median is $2.960 per $100. On the effective rate, which allows for different assessment levels, it ranks 511th.
How do I appeal a West Long Branch property assessment?
Petition to the County Board of Taxation: by January 15 (Monmouth County uses the January 15 calendar) (NJ Division of Taxation; Guide to Tax Appeal Hearings). Then: county board hearing and judgment (Set by the County Board); appeal to the tax court (Within 45 days of the County Board's judgment).
Source: New Jersey Division of Taxation, 2025 General Tax Rates (general and effective tax rates by county and municipality); prior year from the 2024 General Tax Rates. Appeal steps: NJ Division of Taxation, Assessment and Appeals (updated August 15, 2025); NJ Division of Taxation, A Guide to Tax Appeal Hearings (revised 2022). Last checked October 21, 2026. This page explains published figures; it is not tax or legal advice.