New Jersey Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement
New Jersey Division of Taxation
About This Program
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Reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax increases on their principal residence. Must be age 65+ or receiving federal Social Security disability benefits, and meet income requirements.
Reimburses difference between base year and current year property taxes; amounts vary by individual circumstances
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Key Details
- Reimburses property tax increases for seniors
- Age 65+ or receiving SS disability
- Income limit $150,000 for 2023
- Must have lived in NJ home continuously
- Annual application required by October 31
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Form PTR (Property Tax Reimbursement / Senior Freeze application)
New Jersey's Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) reimburses eligible seniors and people with disabilities for the increase in property taxes on their principal home above a base year, effectively freezing their property tax. You apply through the New Jersey Division of Taxation, online or with the PTR application, and meet age, residency, and income limits.
Steps to apply
- Confirm with the administrator that you meet the current rules: age 65 or older or receiving Social Security disability, you have owned and lived in the New Jersey home for the required period, and your income is within the annual limit.
- Gather proof of the property taxes you paid for the base year and the current year.
- File the Senior Freeze (PTR) application online or on paper with the New Jersey Division of Taxation.
- Reapply or confirm eligibility each year to keep the reimbursement.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof of age (65 or older) or proof you receive Social Security disability.
- Proof you owned and occupied the New Jersey home for the required period.
- Your property tax bills (or proof of taxes paid) for the base year and the current year.
- Proof of your annual income (it must be within the program limit).
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: Annual application deadline: October 31
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for New Jersey Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement in North Arlington?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for New Jersey Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement in North Arlington, NJ?
Confirm the application route directly with New Jersey Division of Taxation; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (800) 882-6597. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Annual application deadline: October 31.
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