New Jersey’s Farmland Assessment Act, administered by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, provides for lower assessment based on productivity of farmland if it meets specific eligibility criteria. To qualify for the tax assessment reduction, a landowner must have no less than five acres of farmland actively devoted to an agricultural or horticultural use for …
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Property Tax Deduction for Veterans or Surviving Spouses TO QUALIFY, you must be an honorably discharged US Armed Forces war veteran, or the unmarried surviving spouse of such a war veteran or the surviving spouse of a serviceperson who served in time of war and died while on active duty. You must be a property …
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The Township offers an annual Senior Citizen Utility credit that entitles seniors to receive in a credit in the amount of $250 per annum in 2022 and future years. Beginning calendar year 2021 the credit will be applied annually to customers that receive the State $250 Senior Tax Deduction. A written request must be submitted to receive a credit if approved …
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Sometimes broken or damaged plumbing fixtures, irrigation equipment or pipes can cause unintentional water loss. If that happens, a customer may be eligible for a Courtesy Leak Adjustment to their account. If an adjustment is approved, all wasted water above normal consumption, for the same monthly period for the year before, will be billed at the lowest tier possible. …
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The Township wants you to understand, and feel clear, about your water bill. If you are having trouble understanding your bill, this page may help. If you have further questions about your bill, you can always contact the Township. Regular Rates & Charges Residential water and sewer rates for residential accounts are listed below for …
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As a policy, the Township does not turn off water to a home when property ownership changes, new residents move in or out or payment on an account is delinquent. Starting or stopping water service is actually the transferring of water billing from one account holder to another. Final Meter Readings In order to transfer …
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The Town of North Brunswick offers an online portal for managing your water account online. Track your monthly, daily, even hourly water use Set up high water usage alerts View current and past bills Go paperless by signing up for e-billing
The actual installation of your water meter is done through Veolia, however there are a specific sequence of steps that must be followed from permits and plumbing work to inspections that should be completed BEFORE you schedule your installation with Veolia. Water Meter Installation Steps Application
Per Section 205-138(B)(1) of the Township of North Brunswick Land Use Ordinance,“whenever there occurs a change in the use or occupancy of an existing nonresidential building or structure, a new zoning change of use permit shall be applied for and required to insure compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. In addition, a new fire …
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Chapter 266-10, “Rental Housing” of the Code of the Township of North Brunswick, requires every landlord to register with the Department of Community Development every three (3) years on October 1st. Landlord registrations shall expire on the third September 30th following their filing. Registration Form A fee of $30 shall accompany each certificate of registration …
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