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Brigantine

Relaxed beach town with more open space and an outdoors-forward feel, while still minutes from Atlantic City.

Relaxed beach townWildlife refuge nearbyQuick to Atlantic City
Property Tax & Key Information (2024-2025)

All data from NJ Treasury 2024 releases. Use these averages as a starting point—actual taxes depend on your property's assessed value.

General Tax Rate
2.744%
per $100 assessed (2024)
Effective Tax Rate
1.737%
comparison metric (2024)
Avg Assessment
$388,267
2024 average$392,125 (0.99%)
2025: $392,125 (0.99% change)
Avg Tax Bill
$7,299
2024 average
How to Read This Data
General Tax Rate (2.744%): The tax per $100 of assessed value. Multiply your home's assessed value by this rate to estimate taxes.
Effective Tax Rate (1.737%): A standardized comparison metric. Use this to compare tax burden across different towns—lower is generally better.
Avg Assessment: The average assessed value. Your property's assessment may be higher or lower—check the tax assessor's office for your specific address.
Quick Estimate Formula:
(Your Assessed Value ÷ 100) × 2.744 = Annual Tax
Example: $300,000 = ($300,000 ÷ 100) × 2.744 = $8,232/year
High School
Atlantic City High School (send/receive)
Beach Access
Yes (beach badges)
Rail/Transit
No
Municipal Site
brigantinebeachnj.com
Flood/Insurance
Coastal/bayfront risk varies by neighborhood—check FEMA flood zone and budget for flood/wind insurance where required.
Check FEMA Flood Maps
At a glance
Lifestyle
Relaxed beach town
Housing mix
Varied - see details
Location
South Jersey
Buyer fit
Primary + second homes
Local essentials
Schools
  • Brigantine City School District (district)
  • Brigantine School (K–8)
  • Atlantic City High School (sending/receiving for 9–12)
Hospitals
  • AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center – Atlantic City Campus
  • Shore Medical Center (Somers Point)
  • AtlantiCare Urgent Care – Galloway (nearby)
Shopping
  • Brigantine Boulevard commercial district
  • Acme Markets (Brigantine)
  • Nearby Tanger Outlets Atlantic City
Parks & Recreation
  • Brigantine beaches
  • Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (Brigantine Unit)
  • North End / dunes and shoreline recreation areas
Essentials
  • Atlantic County Library System – Brigantine branch
  • Fast access to Atlantic City via Brigantine Bridge
  • Primarily car-based local circulation
Civic & Municipal InfoBrigantine

Town hall contacts, services, and what local government is actually doing — straight from public council meetings.

Town Hall
1417 West Brigantine Avenue, Brigantine, NJ 08203
(609) 266-7600
Official Website
brigantinebeach.org
General Tax Rate (2025)
$1.953 per $100 assessed
School District
Brigantine Public Schools (PreK-8); high schoolers attend Atlantic City High School via sending relationship
Utilities & Services
  • Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas
  • Water/Sewer: City of Brigantine Water and Sewer Department (municipal)
  • Trash & Recycling: Municipal — weekly trash collection, biweekly recycling (Public Works)
Latest Council Meetings
City of Brigantine's Personal Meeting RoomJun 18, 2026

The June 17, 2026 council meeting approved several routine ordinances and resolutions (including appointments, contracts for meters and equipment, and an employment agreement for the police chief) and adopted changes related to NJ DEP resilience rule suspension. The council honored the Green Head Special Olympics swim team for advancing to state games and medaling, announced upcoming bike‑lane striping and several summer events, and discussed seawall/lighting issues and other community items.

Key Decisions
  • Adopted ordinance 2026-11 repealing ordinance 2026-8 consistent with the state's suspension of NJDEP Resilient Environments and Landscapes regulations.
  • Introduced ordinance 2026-12 amending chapter 284 regarding handicap parking spaces (motion and second; roll call taken).
  • Approved resolution 2026-158 reappointing/appointing members to the Lifeguard Association Pension Commission.
  • Approved resolution 2026-159 authorizing a contract with Core & Main LP for residential meters and radios.
  • Approved resolution 2026-160 authorizing a refund of an emergency medical service overpayment.
  • Approved resolution 2026-161 authorizing an employment agreement with Police Chief Steve Ward.
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