New Jersey Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement

NJ Division of Taxation

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Listed amount: Reimburses property tax increases

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About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs New Jersey Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement in its Paterson, NJ research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Reimburses eligible Paterson senior or disabled homeowners for property tax increases on their principal residence. Once enrolled, the state freezes your property tax base year and reimburses annual increases.

Reimburses annual property tax increase above base year

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Key Details

Freezes property taxes at base year level
Reimburses annual increases
For seniors 65+ or disabled residents
Income limits apply
Must file annually by October 31

How to Apply

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Verified form to review: 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.

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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).

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Deadline: Annual filing deadline October 31

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Frequently asked questions

What audience tags are recorded for New Jersey Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement in Paterson?

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 New Jersey Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement in Paterson, NJ?

Confirm the application route directly with NJ Division of Taxation; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (800) 882-6597. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Annual filing deadline October 31.

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