The New Jersey Division of Taxation has been issuing 2025 ANCHOR property tax relief payments in stages since Sept. 15. Most homeowners and renters under 65 whose applications the state filed on their behalf will receive deposits in the same account as last year, typically within 90 days of applying. First-time applicants and those 65 or older must apply directly by Nov. 2.
The New Jersey Division of Taxation has been issuing ANCHOR property tax relief payments based on 2025 residency in stages since Sept. 15. The division said it typically pays within 90 days after receiving an application. Online applicants can choose between direct deposit and a check, while paper applicants receive checks only. Those who received last year's payment by direct deposit will have this year's relief deposited into the same account.
This year again, the state filed applications on behalf of most homeowners who are under 65 and do not receive Social Security disability or Railroad Retirement disability benefits, as well as most renters regardless of age. Eligible residents were mailed an "ANCHOR Benefit Confirmation" letter dated Aug. 10. The deadline to change an account, request a check, or correct an incorrect address on the letter was Sept. 15. Those who did not receive a letter but believe they qualify can apply directly.
Amounts depend on income and age
Homeowners receive $1,500 if their 2025 New Jersey gross income (NJ-1040, line 29) is $150,000 or less, and $1,000 if it is more than $150,000 but no more than $250,000. Those with income above $250,000 are not eligible. Renters must have income of $150,000 or less. Renters age 64 or younger as of Dec. 31, 2025, receive $450, while those 65 or older receive an additional $250, for a total of $700. The state does not file applications on behalf of homeowners 65 or older or recipients of disability benefits. They must submit PAS-1, the combined application that also covers Senior Freeze and StayNJ. The total property tax relief a person receives in a year cannot exceed the property taxes paid that year.
Checking status and applying directly
Payment status can be checked through "Check Your ANCHOR Status" on the Division of Taxation website (nj.gov/treasury/taxation/anchor), or by calling the ANCHOR hotline at 1-888-238-1233. Direct applicants must verify their identity through ID.me instead of using the ID/PIN previously used. Homeowners also need the county and municipality codes and the block and lot numbers from their property tax bill, as well as the amount of property tax paid. The deadline for new applications and for PAS-1 applications from those 65 or older is Nov. 2. For detailed instructions, see our guide, "NJ ANCHOR Property Tax Relief: Renters Qualify Too, Deadline Is Nov. 2" (nyandnj.com/article/nj-anchor-property-tax-relief-guide).