
NJ Mansion Tax in 2026: Rates, Who Pays, and the Price Cliffs
The NJ mansion tax is now a seller-paid Graduated Percent Fee of 1% to 3.5% on homes over $1 million. See 2026 rates, examples, and the $2 million price cliff.
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The NJ mansion tax is now a seller-paid Graduated Percent Fee of 1% to 3.5% on homes over $1 million. See 2026 rates, examples, and the $2 million price cliff.

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