When is the appropriate time to request an abatement from the Town or Board of Tax and Land Appeals/Superior Court?

Step one: The taxpayer must file the abatement application with the municipality by March 1, following final tax liability (December bill).

Step two: The municipality has until July 1 following the notice of final tax liability to deny or grant the abatement application, if you do not receive a response by July 1, check with the assessing department.

Step Three: The taxpayer must file an appeal with the Board of Tax and Land Appeals or Superior Court after receiving the municipality's decision, but no later than September 1 following the notice of final tax.