Short answer: Kinnelon’s 2026 general property tax rate is 2.954 per $100 of assessed value, so a home assessed at the 2026 borough average of $582,850 would owe roughly $17,200 a year. The whole borough is served by one K–12 district, the Kinnelon Public Schools, which runs four schools.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm the details for your situation with your attorney or accountant.
Taxes and schools are the two questions we hear most from buyers looking at Kinnelon, NJ, and they are linked: in New Jersey, most of a property tax bill pays for the local school district. Here is how Kinnelon property taxes work, what typical bills look like, and where to find official school data. For the rest of the town picture, see our guide to living in Kinnelon.
Kinnelon Property Tax Rates
| Measure | Kinnelon | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 general tax rate | 2.954 per $100 | Morris County Board of Taxation |
| 2025 general tax rate | 2.985 per $100 | NJ Division of Taxation |
| 2025 effective tax rate | 2.418 per $100 | NJ Division of Taxation |
| 2025 average residential assessment | $581,472 | NJ Division of Taxation |
| 2025 average residential tax bill | $17,357 | NJ Division of Taxation |
| 2025 Morris County average residential tax bill | $12,175 | NJ Division of Taxation |
| 2026 average residential assessment | $582,850 | NJ Division of Taxation |
The general rate is what your bill is calculated on. The effective rate adjusts for the fact that assessments in a given year may not match market value. Kinnelon’s 2025 figures imply assessments ran at roughly 81% of market value that year, which is why the effective rate is lower than the general rate. The effective rate is the better number for comparing Kinnelon with other towns.
What a Kinnelon Tax Bill Looks Like
To estimate a bill, multiply the assessed value (not the price you pay) by the general rate. At the 2026 rate:
| Assessed value | Estimated annual tax (2026 rate) |
|---|---|
| $400,000 | $11,816 |
| $582,850 (2026 borough average) | $17,217 |
| $800,000 | $23,632 |
| $1,000,000 | $29,540 |
These are estimates. Look up the actual assessment and last bill for any home you are considering, and keep in mind that rates change every year. In 2025, Kinnelon’s average residential bill was about $5,180 higher than the Morris County average. Compare every town in the county in our Morris County property tax rates by town table.
Where the Money Goes
A Kinnelon bill combines several levies: the local school district, the borough, Morris County, open space and the library. The most recent breakdown the borough posts online is for 2021, when the district school levy was 1.878 of the 2.697 total rate, or about 70% of the bill. The split shifts each year, so check the current bill for the latest numbers.
Lowering or Checking Your Bill
- Appeals. The borough lists April 1 as the deadline for filing a tax appeal. Appeals are based on whether your assessment is out of line with market value, so you will need recent comparable sales.
- State relief. Eligible homeowners may qualify for ANCHOR, Stay NJ or the Senior Freeze. See our guide to Stay NJ, ANCHOR and the Senior Freeze.
- Club costs are separate. In Smoke Rise and Fayson Lakes, association dues and assessments come on top of property taxes. See Smoke Rise vs. the rest of Kinnelon for how the sections compare.
Kinnelon Public Schools
Every address in Kinnelon, including Smoke Rise and Fayson Lakes, is served by the Kinnelon Public Schools. The district runs four schools:
| School | Grades |
|---|---|
| Kiel School | Pre-K to 2 |
| Stonybrook School | 3 to 5 |
| Pearl R. Miller Middle School | 6 to 8 |
| Kinnelon High School | 9 to 12 |
The New Jersey Department of Education’s 2023–24 School Performance Report for Kinnelon High School lists:
- 525 students in grades 9 to 12
- A student-to-teacher ratio of 9 to 1 at the high school and 10 to 1 districtwide
- A four-year graduation rate of 99.3% (class of 2023)
- 25 Advanced Placement courses offered
- A chronic absenteeism rate of 12.8%
The state publishes these reports for every school every year, with test results, college readiness and staffing data. Use the NJ School Performance Reports to see the latest figures, and our Morris County school districts guide to compare districts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Kinnelon, NJ?
The 2026 general rate is 2.954 per $100 of assessed value, according to the Morris County Board of Taxation. The state’s most recent effective rate, for 2025, was 2.418.
What is the average property tax bill in Kinnelon?
The NJ Division of Taxation reported an average residential bill of $17,357 for 2025, on an average assessment of $581,472.
Do Smoke Rise and Fayson Lakes have different tax rates?
No. Every home in the borough pays the same rate. Club or association dues in those communities are separate from property taxes.
What school district is Kinnelon in?
The Kinnelon Public Schools, a pre-K to 12 district with four schools that serves the entire borough.
Sources
- Morris County Board of Taxation: Morris County Tax Rates
- NJ Division of Taxation: 2025 General and Effective Tax Rates
- NJ Division of Taxation: 2025 Average Residential Statistics
- NJ Division of Taxation: 2026 Average Residential Statistics
- Borough of Kinnelon: Tax Rates and Appeals
- NJ DOE: Kinnelon High School Performance Report, 2023–24
- Kinnelon Public Schools: Schools
- Kinnelon, New Jersey: Education (school grade configuration, NCES data)
Talk to the MorrisAgent Team
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