Division of Taxation's Property Tax Relief Program
The State of New Jersey provides information regarding these programs at their website: CLICK HERE
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New Jersey Property Tax Relief Programs for Seniors and Social Security/Railroad Retirement Disability Benefit Recipients :
The 2025 PAS-1 Forms are now available online, and those individuals already in the system will receive their personalized books in the mail in March. This is a Single Combined Application from the State of New Jersey for Seniors and those receiving Social Security Disability in New Jersey to apply for Property Tax Relief. The combined application is for the Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement), ANCHOR, and Stay NJ programs for residents 65 and over, or those collecting Social Security Disability Benefits.
Individuals Under 65 and Not Collecting Social Security/Railroad Retirement Disability Benefits:
Most eligible filers will have their 2025 ANCHOR applications (Form ANC-1) auto-filed and will receive an ANCHOR Benefit Confirmation Letter in August 2026. Eligible individuals whose ANC-1 applications are not auto-filed can file the property tax relief application electronically or download the ANC-1 application and submit it by mail when the application becomes available. Check back on the State of NJ Website for updated filing details.
These are the other Property Tax Deductions allowed by New Jersey State Statutes that are filed with the local tax office:
Senior Citizens, Surviving Spouses of Qualified Senior Citizens, Veterans, Veterans' Widows/Widowers, and Disabled Persons. Information regarding application forms and qualifications may be obtained by contacting the Tax Collector's Office.
Downloadable Forms: