When must the tax assessor submit the annual assessment roll certification?

The annual assessment roll certification must be submitted by January 15th. This date is significant in New Jersey's property tax timeline, as it allows the tax assessor to finalize property assessments for the current year after the previous year's appeal period has concluded. Submitting the certification by this date ensures that the municipality can process tax bills in a timely manner, ultimately affecting local budgets and funding for services.

Submitting the certification later than January 15th could result in delays and complications in the tax billing process for municipalities, which can lead to issues with funding local services and projects. Therefore, having a definitive date such as January 15th helps maintain an organized and efficient property tax system within New Jersey.