Property Tax Relief Programs

Annual Property Tax Deduction for Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons: Annual deduction of up to $250 from property taxes for homeowners age 65 or older or disabled who meet certain income (not exceeding $10,000) and residency requirements. For eligibility requirements and the claim form, CLICK HERE.  Required Supplemental Income Form, CLICK HERE.

Annual Deduction for Veterans: Annual deduction of up to $250 from taxes due on the real or personal property of qualified war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses/surviving civil union partners/surviving domestic partners. For eligibility requirements and the claim form, CLICK HERE. 

Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans: Full exemption from property taxes on a principal residence for certain totally and permanently disabled war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses/surviving civil union partners/surviving domestic partners. Unmarried surviving spouses/surviving civil union partners/surviving domestic partners of servicepersons who died on wartime active duty may also qualify. For eligibility requirements and the claim form, CLICK HERE.

Property Tax Reimbursement (Senior Freeze): You may be eligible for a reimbursement of the difference between the amount of property taxes you paid for the base year (the year you first became eligible) and the amount paid for the year for which you are applying for a reimbursement if you met all the following requirements for the base year and for each succeeding year, up to and including the year for which you are claiming the reimbursement. For eligibility requirements and the claim form, CLICK HERE, or call 1.800.882.6597.

Homestead Benefit Program: You may be eligible for a New Jersey homestead benefit, for eligibility requirements and the claim form, CLICK HERE, or call 1.877.658.2972.