NJ property tax relief: How to get ANCHOR, Stay NJ and Senior Freeze benefits
Oct 29, 2026, 5:13 PM Updated 21 min ago New Jersey residents can receive property tax relief through ANCHOR, Senior Freeze and Stay NJ, with eligibility depending on factors including age, income and whether they own or rent their home. The deadline to apply for 2025 benefits is Nov. 2, 2026. Senior homeowners and certain homeowners receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement disability benefits use one combined application, known as PAS-1. Most eligible renters, including renters 65 and older and renters receiving qualifying disability benefits, are scheduled to have their ANCHOR applications automatically filed by the state. Already applied? Check your 2025 NJ property tax relief status. Under 65 and rent Under 65 and own Most eligible homeowners will be automatically filed — watch for your confirmation letter Under 65, own and receive qualifying Social Security or Railroad…