Living in Buena Vista Township, NJ
Quieter, more rural township with farms and open space, offering a calm pace while staying close to Buena, Hammonton, and Vineland services.
Property taxes in Buena Vista Township, NJ
All data from NJ Treasury 2024 releases. Use these averages as a starting point—actual taxes depend on your property's assessed value.
Schools, shopping & essentials in Buena Vista Township
- Buena Regional School District (district)
- Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School (Minotola)
- Collings Lakes Elementary School
- Buena Regional Middle School
- Buena Regional High School
- Inspira Medical Center Vineland
- Inspira Urgent Care East Vineland
- Inspira Urgent Care West Vineland
- Nearby Buena/Hammonton shopping nodes
- Vineland retail corridors (nearby)
- Local convenience retail along main routes
- Parvin State Park (nearby)
- Local open space and recreation areas
- Nearby Atlantic County Library System – Buena branch
- Primarily car-based commuting via Routes 40/54
- Regional access to Vineland healthcare and services
Town hall contacts, services, and what local government is actually doing — straight from public council meetings.
- Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas
- Water/Sewer: Mostly private wells/septic; Borough of Buena MUA serves a small portion of the township
- Trash & Recycling: Municipal — trash, recycling, and yard waste via Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA)
The committee held a regular meeting covering upcoming community events, adopted an ordinance accepting a donated parcel, approved payment of bills and a multi-item consent agenda (including the annual audit), and scheduled an executive session for litigation and a finance office reorganization. Staff reported a clean 2024 audit, plans to replace the hockey court surface at Michael Debbie Park with a modular sport court, and ongoing grant and capital project work.
- Adopted Ordinance 156-2025 authorizing acceptance of land donation for Block 1403 Lot 27.
- Approved Resolution 77-25 authorizing payment of bills in the amount stated in the meeting record.
- Adopted the consent agenda resolutions 78-25 through 84-25 (refunds, change order for Landis Avenue Phase 1, acceptance of the 2024 audit, execution of ACIA/ CDBG MOU for MLK center parking lot improvements, acceptance of post road reconstruction proposal, amended agreement with BBT EMS, etc.).
- Accepted the annual audit report for calendar year 2024 (Resolution listed among consent items).
- Authorized change order #1 for the reconstruction of Landis Avenue Phase 1 (listed in consent agenda).
- Authorized the mayor to execute an agreement/MOU with ACIA for CDBG funds related to MLK Center parking lot improvements (listed in consent agenda).
The committee approved meeting minutes, adopted two ordinances (one amending lot coverage rules and one establishing a 2025 cap bank), and authorized payment of bills that include the school board tax. The mayor announced several upcoming community events and the health/animal services reported successful rabies clinics. A resident requested a three-way stop and traffic safety review at Millville and Locust Avenue.
The committee conducted routine business including introduction and adoption of several land-donation ordinances, set dates for future hearings, and approved payment of bills totaling $2,317,988.64. Officials announced upcoming community services (public works drop-offs, rabies clinics, Earth Month events), discussed operational updates from departments, and moved to an executive session on litigation and an EMS agreement.
Meeting summaries are AI-generated for convenience only and are not official municipal minutes. Verify against the source video.
Buena Vista Township, NJ: common questions
What are property taxes like in Buena Vista Township, NJ?
The 2025 general tax rate in Buena Vista Township is $3.018 per $100 of assessed value. In 2024 the average residential tax bill was $6,182 on an average assessment of $215,236, an effective tax rate of about 2.061%.
What schools serve Buena Vista Township?
Buena Regional School District (PreK-12), shared with Buena Borough
Is there train service in Buena Vista Township?
Buena Vista Township does not have its own train station. The closest NJ Transit Atlantic City Line stops are in Absecon, Egg Harbor City, Hammonton, and Atlantic City.
Do I need flood insurance in Buena Vista Township?
Flood risk varies by neighborhood (creeks, low-lying areas)—check FEMA flood zone for any specific address. Check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) for any specific address before you make an offer.
Who provides utilities in Buena Vista Township?
Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas. Mostly private wells/septic; Borough of Buena MUA serves a small portion of the township. Trash & Recycling: Municipal — trash, recycling, and yard waste via Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA)
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