Bridgeton property tax: where it goes
A Bridgeton house pays 6.138% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $72,436 of value before exemptions, that's about $4,446 a year.
Tax is levied on Bridgeton's 2026 total tax rate of 6.138.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $72,436 |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 1.482% | $1,074 |
| County health | 0.085% | $62 |
| County open space | 0.019% | $14 |
| Bridgeton school district (schools) | 0.747% | $541 |
| City of Bridgeton (municipal purpose) | 3.726% | $2,699 |
| City open space | 0.02% | $14 |
| City library | 0.059% | $43 |
| Total | 6.138% | $4,446 |
2026 tax year, Bridgeton (Cumberland County).
Ways to pay less
- Seniors and veterans: $250 credit per year. The Tax Collector's page lists a $250 credit per year for seniors and for veterans on the property tax bill. How: Senior and veteran credits require an application; contact the Tax Office.
- Seniors: lower trash rate. The Tax Collector lists a senior solid waste collection rate of $90, against $150 for residential. How: Senior rates must be applied for; contact the Tax Office.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Feb 1, May 1, Aug 1, Nov 1 | Quarterly property tax, solid waste collection due dates listed by the Tax Collector. |
| Apr 1 | Last day for a property tax appeal petition to reach the County Board of Taxation or the State Tax Court; May 1 where a municipal revaluation or reassessment has been undertaken. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
Checked October 22, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.