NJ Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)
NJ Division of Taxation
About This Program
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Reimburses eligible senior and disabled homeowners for property tax increases above a base year amount, effectively freezing their taxes. For 2025, income must be $172,475 or less. Payments for 2025 begin July 15, 2026.
Reimburses difference between current taxes and base year amount
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Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Freezes property taxes at a base year amount
- For seniors 65+ or disabled homeowners
- 2025 income limit: $172,475
- No proof of property taxes required to apply
- Combined application with ANCHOR and Stay NJ
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Form PTR (Property Tax Reimbursement / Senior Freeze application)
New Jersey's Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) reimburses eligible seniors and people with disabilities for the increase in property taxes on their principal home above a base year, effectively freezing their property tax. You apply through the New Jersey Division of Taxation, online or with the PTR application, and meet age, residency, and income limits.
Steps to apply
- Confirm with the administrator that you meet the current rules: age 65 or older or receiving Social Security disability, you have owned and lived in the New Jersey home for the required period, and your income is within the annual limit.
- Gather proof of the property taxes you paid for the base year and the current year.
- File the Senior Freeze (PTR) application online or on paper with the New Jersey Division of Taxation.
- Reapply or confirm eligibility each year to keep the reimbursement.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof of age (65 or older) or proof you receive Social Security disability.
- Proof you owned and occupied the New Jersey home for the required period.
- Your property tax bills (or proof of taxes paid) for the base year and the current year.
- Proof of your annual income (it must be within the program limit).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: November 2, 2026 (for 2025 tax year)
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for NJ Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) in Newark?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for NJ Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) in Newark, NJ?
Confirm the application route directly with NJ Division of Taxation; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 609-292-6400. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: November 2, 2026 (for 2025 tax year).
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