The deadline to apply for New Jersey's ANCHOR property tax relief program is approaching on Nov. 2. Renters as well as homeowners are eligible, and can receive up to $1,750 depending on their 2025 income and age.
The deadline to apply for New Jersey's ANCHOR property tax relief program is approaching on Nov. 2. Renters as well as homeowners are eligible, and can receive up to $1,750 depending on their 2025 income and age.
Who Is Automatic and Who Must Apply
This is the part that is easy to get confused. The state Division of Taxation automatically filed applications for most homeowners who are under 65 and do not receive Social Security disability or Railroad Retirement disability benefits, and for most renters regardless of age. Those who qualify have nothing further to do.
Seniors and residents who receive disability benefits, on the other hand, are not automatically enrolled. They must fill out and submit a combined application called Form PAS-1 themselves, and anyone who misses the Nov. 2 deadline will not receive this year's relief.
Eligibility and Amounts
Homeowners must have a total 2025 income of $250,000 or less, and renters $150,000 or less. The amount varies by income bracket and age, up to a maximum of $1,750.
When Will Payments Arrive?
Payments began going out in stages on Sept. 15. However, applicants who file right at the deadline may not receive their money until Jan. 31, 2027. In other words, the sooner you file, the sooner you are paid.
You can check the status of your application on the state Division of Taxation website. If you are eligible for automatic filing but have not received a confirmation notice, it is safest to look up your status before the deadline.