Property Tax Relief Programs

NJ has several property tax relief programs available for seniors, veterans and disabled home owners. 

property Tax Relief Benefit Brochure

Click here for additional information about these programs.

The programs include:

Homestead Benefit Program (Homestead Rebate)

The Homestead Benefit program provides property tax relief to eligible homeowners. For most homeowners, the benefit is distributed to your municipality in the form of a credit, which reduces what you owe in property tax.

To ask questions: 1-888-238-1233

To file an application by phone:1-877-658-2972

To file an application on line visit: www.njtaxation.org

Senior Freeze Program (Property Tax Reimbursement)

H.C. Tax Alert

The Senior Freeze Program reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax or mobile home park site fee increases on their principal residence (main home). To qualify, you must meet all the eligibility requirements for each year from the base year through the application year..

OurTax Collector will fill out all forms as received in person and they will be provided the same day or available next day for pickup. Completed forms will not be mailed.

Deductions, Exemptions, and Abatements

New Jersey offers several property tax deductions, exemptions and abatements. These programs are managed by your local municipality. Tax deductions, exemption, and deferment programs include:

  • $250 Property Tax Deduction for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons;
  • $250 Veteran Property Tax Deduction;
  • 100% Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption; and
  • Active Military Service Property Tax Deferment.

Cllick here for more information about Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons program.

Cllick here for more information about Veteran program.

For senior citizen forms, click here http://njtaxinfo.us/FORMS/PTD-SENIOR-DEDUCTION.pdf

For veteran forms click here http://njtaxinfo.us/FORMS/VET-DED-1-2018.pdf