NJ Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement

NJ Division of Taxation

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

Reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax increases on their principal residence. Freezes property tax base year and reimburses increases above that level. Income limit is $150,000 for 2024.

Reimbursement equals property tax increase since base year

Verified against NJ Division of Taxation's official page on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Reimburses property tax increases
  • For seniors 65+ or disabled persons
  • Income limit $150,000
  • Must have owned/lived in home since base year
  • Apply annually by October 31

How to Apply

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(800) 882-6597

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • Keep every receipt and invoice: this program pays you back after the work is done, so you pay first and are reimbursed.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Annual application by October 31st

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