Both counties have hired additional staff to deal with all the paperwork.
Ocean County's tax administrator blames the recession and the number of revaluations and reassessments.
Lakewood has already spent about $3 million to settle some of the 4,500 appeals. Township tax coordinator Cassandra Johnson says it's a "nightmare."
Monmouth County tax administrator Matthew Clark says towns could be forced to raise taxes, cut services of apply for short-term loans if enough appeals are successful.
New Jersey has the nation's highest property taxes on average.
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Information from: Asbury Park Press, http://www.app.com
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