Living in Hamilton Township (Mays Landing), NJ
County-seat area anchored by Mays Landing, blending small-town core with suburban growth, shopping, and excellent highway access.
Property taxes in Hamilton Township (Mays Landing), 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 Hamilton Township (Mays Landing)
- Hamilton Township School District (Atlantic County) (district)
- Joseph C. Shaner School
- George L. Hess Educational Complex
- William Davies Middle School
- Oakcrest High School (Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District)
- AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center – Mainland Campus (Pomona/Galloway area)
- AtlantiCare Urgent Care – Egg Harbor Township (nearby)
- AtlantiCare Urgent Care – Hammonton (nearby)
- Hamilton Commons (Mays Landing)
- Consumer Square (Mays Landing)
- Hamilton Mall (nearby)
- Lake Lenape Park
- Atlantic County Library System – Mays Landing branch
- Atlantic County government/courts (county seat)
- Atlantic City Expressway + Route 40/322 access
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: Hamilton Township Municipal Utilities Authority (HTMUA)
- Trash & Recycling: Municipal contract — weekly township-wide collection performed by ACUA
The committee held public hearings and voted to adopt several ordinances, including one authorizing a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement with Amazon for a fulfillment center on the former racetrack site. The meeting included extensive public comment raising concerns about job quality, automation, traffic, environmental impacts, and community resources; the committee approved the Amazon-related financial agreement and several hires, engineering contracts, and routine municipal items.
- Adopted Ordinance 2139-2026 amending land use/development code regarding data centers (public hearing held and vote recorded).
- Adopted Ordinance 2140-2026 authorizing a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement between the Township of Hamilton and Amazon (financial agreement/fulfillment center).
- Adopted Ordinance 2141-2026 amending chapter 70 article 3 (extra duty employment).
- Adopted Ordinance 2142-2026 amending the township chart of organization to adjust positions and maximum salaries.
- Adopted Ordinance 2143-2026 vacating a portion of Penny Lane (public hearing held and vote recorded).
- Authorized engineering services to M. Watkins Associates for FY2026 municipal aid road reconstruction (award includes a $49,000 contract for design/permit/construction services).
The Committee honored longtime Township Clerk Rita Martino on her retirement and handled routine personnel and administrative business. Major items included approving an exclusive escrow agreement with Odin Properties for redevelopment of the Doverson (Duversin/Doverson) school site, introducing a 29-year PILOT (tax abatement) ordinance for the proposed Amazon facility, and adopting a temporary moratorium amendment on data centers to allow further study.
The committee adopted a temporary moratorium (resolution) and introduced an ordinance to prohibit data centers through Dec 31, 2026 while the township studies impacts. The meeting also approved a $2 million bond ordinance for 2026 capital projects, awarded a $197,132.60 pedestrian/sidewalk bid on Dr. Dennis Foreman Drive, confirmed several personnel appointments, and extended the shared-dispatch agreement with A.C. City.
Meeting summaries are AI-generated for convenience only and are not official municipal minutes. Verify against the source video.
Hamilton Township (Mays Landing), NJ: common questions
What are property taxes like in Hamilton Township (Mays Landing), NJ?
The 2025 general tax rate in Hamilton Township (Mays Landing) is $3.520 per $100 of assessed value. In 2024 the average residential tax bill was $5,681 on an average assessment of $165,587, an effective tax rate of about 2.908%.
What schools serve Hamilton Township (Mays Landing)?
Hamilton Township School District (PreK-8); high schoolers attend Oakcrest High School (Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District)
Is there train service in Hamilton Township (Mays Landing)?
Hamilton Township (Mays Landing) 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 Hamilton Township (Mays Landing)?
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 Hamilton Township (Mays Landing)?
Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas. Hamilton Township Municipal Utilities Authority (HTMUA). Trash & Recycling: Municipal contract — weekly township-wide collection performed by ACUA
Get a custom list of homes that match your budget, timeline, and must-haves.
Start the 60-Second Quiz