Cape May County property owners recently received the annual green postcard stating the current tax assessment for their property.Â
If your property is located in Stone Harbor, the data is new for 2009. Otherwise, it’s likely your assessment is the same as posted last year. Each town is re-assessed at different times based on requirements from the county tax office.
In average times, we like that our assessment stays the same each year as our property value increases. Eventually, the town is required by law to reassess to bring the figures up to fair market value.
Unfortunately, in the current market, the higher assessments stand out.Â
If you decide to challenge your assessment, you must provide data to support fair market value as of October 1, 2008 (settlements after 10/1/08 will not be considered).
To obtain an application for an appeal, contact the Cape May County Tax Board (609) 465-1030. Or, call your local tax assessor for more information.
Link to Cape May County Board of Taxation web site:
http://www.co.cape-may.nj.us/cit-e-access/webpage.cfm?TID=5&TPID=2836
 Yes, he saw his shadow, and brought us 50 degree weather and sunshine on Groundhog Day. Today, it’s snowing. Very unpredictable little bird!
 But, I’m confident that the beach will be full!
  
 The beach side promenade between 80th and 83rd Streets (major renovations underway at the Windrift, by the way- the 2 inside bar areas from what I could see).
 I am a big fan of Girl Scout Cookies- the peanut butter sandwiches are my favorite. But wait…peanut butter is now a risky food product. The Girl Scouts try to stay current with the times- their cookies are trans-fat free, the packaging is 100% recycled paperboard; and this year the girls have to assure us that the cookies are salmonella free! 
 Yesterday’s bright sun created a line through my picture- but it was such a nice view that I wanted to post it anyway. A spring like day…replaced with more normal winter weather today. Oh well- we know better days are ahead 🙂
Come on Down!
Escape the cold and snow this weekend. 50 degree temperatures are predicted! Take a walk on the beach- breathe in the fresh salt air and feel the warm sun on your face.
We expect to see prospective tenants and buyers around the island all weekend- a real sign of spring at the shore.