# N.J. Stat. § 54:5-7: Assessments for municipal improvements, continuous liens

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-7

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 54:5-7
- **Heading:** Assessments for municipal improvements, continuous liens
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 54 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-7

## Text

54:5-7. All assessments for benefits for municipal improvements, including, but not limited to local improvements pursuant to R.S.40:56-21, shall be a continuous lien on the land on which they are assessed on and after the date fixed in the laws, or the effective date of the ordinance or resolution, as the case may be, authorizing the assessment, or if no date is so fixed, then on and after the date on which they are payable. The lien shall be considered a statutory lien for all purposes, including the federal bankruptcy code, regardless of whether or not the amount of the assessment has been determined at the time that the lien attaches to the land. A confirmation hearing process to determine the amount of an assessment, such as is set forth in R.S.40:56-21, shall not affect the commencement or validity of a lien under this section. All subsequent interest, penalties and costs of collection which thereafter accrue shall be added to and be a part of the initial lien. Amended 2002, c.15, s.11.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-1 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-2 "Land" , "municipality" and "municipal lien" defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-3 Construction as remedial legislation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-4 Deputy may act for officer; officer liable](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-5 Affidavits; perjury](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-6 Unpaid taxes a continuous lien; penalties and costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-7 Assessments for municipal improvements, continuous liens.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-8 Other liens; when effective](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-9 Municipal liens paramount](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-10 Judicial proceedings affect liens only when lis pendens filed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-11 Official designated to examine records, certify unpaid municipal liens; immunity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-12 Certificate as to taxes and other liens](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-12.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-13 Certificate to include statement of municipal liens, tax sales and assessments under Farmland Assessment Act](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-13.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 54:5-14 Schedule of fees for searches](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T54_C5_S5-14.md)

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