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Property Tax Deductions

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Property Tax Deductions

For more information including eligibility requirements, please visit the New Jersey Division of Taxation website at - http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/index.shtml under Property Tax Relief.

The deadline for applying for these deductions is December 31.  Forms for each are available at the Assessor's Office.

Annual Property Tax Deduction for Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons

Annual deduction of up to $250 from property taxes for homeowners age 65 or older or disabled who meet certain income and residency requirements.

Annual Deduction for Veterans

Annual deduction of up to $250 from taxes due on the real or personal property of qualified war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses/surviving civil union partners/surviving domestic partners.

Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans

Full exemption from property taxes on a principal residence for certain totally and permanently disabled war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses/surviving civil union partners/surviving domestic partners. Unmarried surviving spouses/surviving civil union partners/surviving domestic partners of servicepersons who died on wartime active duty may also qualify.