HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — Hasbrouck Heights Residents are getting a closer look at what is driving the 2026 property tax bill, according to a newly released municipal budget overview.
The report shows the average tax bill will increase by $1,567, with the largest share of the increase attributed to school taxes ($661, or 42%), followed by health insurance costs ($320, or 20%), other municipal expenses ($236, or 15%), property reassessment impacts ($166, or 11%), and county, library, utilities, and insurance costs making up the remainder.
The budget also notes that the borough's health benefit costs have risen sharply in recent years, increasing from $2.02 million in 2021 to $4.72 million in 2026—a cumulative increase of more than 134%.
For the average home assessed at $675,000, the municipal portion of the 2026 property tax bill is projected to be $5,068, representing 32% of the total tax bill. The remaining tax bill is allocated to schools (56%), county government (10%), and the library (2%).
Municipal officials said the local tax portion funds services including police, fire and EMS, garbage and recycling collection, road maintenance and snow plowing, parks and recreation, the health department, senior services, water and sewer operations, infrastructure improvements, and the public library.
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