NJ 100% Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
NJ Division of Taxation
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs NJ 100% Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption in its Newark, NJ research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Full annual property tax exemption on principal residence for honorably discharged veterans who are 100% permanently and totally disabled due to active duty service. Also available to surviving spouses or civil union/domestic partners.
Total exemption from property taxes on primary residence
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Newark, NJ, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Live Newark Facade Improvement Program Up to $20,000
- Live Newark Home Closing Cost Program Up to $10,000
- Newark CDBG Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program Up to $40,000
- Newark Lead & Healthy Homes Abatement Grant Up to $25,000
Key Details
- 100% property tax exemption on primary residence
- Must be 100% permanently/totally disabled from active duty
- Honorable discharge required
- Also available to surviving spouses
- File Form D.V.S.S.E. with municipal tax assessor
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- 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.
- Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: File anytime during tax year
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for NJ 100% Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption in Newark?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for NJ 100% Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption in Newark, NJ?
Confirm the application route directly with NJ Division of Taxation; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 609-292-7974. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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