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Hamilton Township (Mays Landing)

County-seat area anchored by Mays Landing, blending small-town core with suburban growth, shopping, and excellent highway access.

County seatRetail centersLake Lenape Park
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
3.431%
per $100 assessed (2024)
Effective Tax Rate
2.908%
comparison metric (2024)
Avg Assessment
$165,587
2024 average$168,499 (1.76%)
2025: $168,499 (1.76% change)
Avg Tax Bill
$5,681
2024 average
How to Read This Data
General Tax Rate (3.431%): The tax per $100 of assessed value. Multiply your home's assessed value by this rate to estimate taxes.
Effective Tax Rate (2.908%): 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) × 3.431 = Annual Tax
Example: $300,000 = ($300,000 ÷ 100) × 3.431 = $10,293/year
High School
Oakcrest High School (Greater Egg Harbor Regional)
Beach Access
Not applicable / no ocean beach
Rail/Transit
No
Municipal Site
hamiltonatlnj.gov
Flood/Insurance
Flood risk varies by neighborhood (creeks, low-lying areas)—check FEMA flood zone for any specific address.
Check FEMA Flood Maps
At a glance
Lifestyle
County seat
Housing mix
Varied - see details
Location
South Jersey
Buyer fit
Primary + second homes
Local essentials
Schools
  • 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)
Hospitals
  • AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center – Mainland Campus (Pomona/Galloway area)
  • AtlantiCare Urgent Care – Egg Harbor Township (nearby)
  • AtlantiCare Urgent Care – Hammonton (nearby)
Shopping
  • Hamilton Commons (Mays Landing)
  • Consumer Square (Mays Landing)
  • Hamilton Mall (nearby)
Parks & Recreation
  • Lake Lenape Park
Essentials
  • Atlantic County Library System – Mays Landing branch
  • Atlantic County government/courts (county seat)
  • Atlantic City Expressway + Route 40/322 access
Civic & Municipal InfoHamilton Township (Mays Landing)

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

Town Hall
6101 Thirteenth Street, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-4762
Official Website
hamiltonatlnj.gov
General Tax Rate (2025)
$3.520 per $100 assessed
School District
Hamilton Township School District (PreK-8); high schoolers attend Oakcrest High School (Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District)
Utilities & Services
  • 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
Latest Council Meetings
07-06-2026 - Township of Hamilton Committee MeetingJul 7, 2026

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.

Key Decisions
  • 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).
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