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Division of Taxation

Affordable Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR)

This program offers property tax relief to Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ residents who own or rent property in Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ as their main home and meet certain income limits. This year's ANCHOR benefit is based on residency, income, and age from 2024.

Returning a Benefit Check

We encourage anyone who mistakenly receives a benefit check to return the check to the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Division of Taxation, PO BOX 266, Trenton, NJ 08695-0266.

Senior/Social Security Disability Recipient Homeowners/Renters

Applicants will submit a to claim benefits from Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement), ANCHOR, and the new Stay NJ Program.

See Property Tax Relief for more details on the new combined application.

Homeowners/Renters Under 65 and Not Collecting Social Security Disability - Coming Summer 2025

Eligible Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ homeowners and renters under 65 and not collecting Social Security disability benefits may have their applications automatically filed when online filing becomes available in the summer. If you do not receive an Auto-File Confirmation Letter, you will have the opportunity to file an Application for Property Tax Relief on your own.

Eligibility requirements, including income limits, and benefits available for all Property Tax Relief programs are subject to change by the State Budget.

You are eligible if:

  • You were a Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ resident; and
  • You owned and occupied a home in Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ that was your principal residence (main home) on October 1, 2024; and
  • Your home was subject to property taxes; and
  • Your 2024 Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ gross income was not more than $250,000.

You are eligible if:

  • You were a Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ resident; and
  • You rented and occupied a residence in Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ that was your principal residence (main home) on October 1, 2024; and
  • Your name was on the lease or rental agreement; and
  • You paid rent; and
  • The rental property was subject to local property taxes, (see Qualified and Non-Qualified Rental Properties); and
  • Your 2024 Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ gross income was not more than $150,000.

Filing Deadline

The deadline to apply is October 31, 2025.

ANCHOR Filing Information

Print Prior Year ANCHOR Forms and Instructions

Prior Year Information

Senior Freeze
(Property Tax Reimbursement)

Stay NJ Property Tax Credit Program


Last Updated: Friday, 05/02/25