State of New Jersey Tax Relief Programs
Five Deductions are allowed by NJ State Statutes: 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
New Jersey Property Tax Relief Programs:
The State of New Jersey provides information regarding programs at their website http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/relief.shtml or by calling the following numbers:
Property Tax Reimbursement "Senior Freeze":
To check the status of a filed application 1-800-882-6597
Website link: https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/ptr/index.shtml
Homestead Benefit Program:
Hotline: 1-888-238-1233 Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm
Website Link: https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/homestead/geninf.shtml
Hard of Hearing Users Text Telelphone Service (TTY/TDD)
609-984-7300 or 800-286-6613 (withing NJ, NY, PA, DE, and MD)
Downloadable Forms:
NJ Treasury Website - https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/otherptr.shtml