Check your eligibility for NJ Property Tax Deduction

Do you know about New Jersey's Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Deduction in New Jersey?

The program offers an annual property tax deduction of up to $250 for homeowners aged 65 or older or individuals with disabilities, provided they meet specific income and residency requirements. The income threshold is $10,000, but applicants may exclude one category—either federal Social Security benefits, federal pensions, or other Social Security payments—from the income calculation. Qualifying information below, and there is no deadline to apply.  

Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons: Annual deduction of up to $250 from property taxes for homeowners aged 65 or older or disabled who meet certain income and residency requirements. Income requirement – anticipated income for the tax year for which deduction is claimed will not exceed $10,000 after excluding ONE of the categories: The Federal Social Security Act, or Federal Pension, or Social Security Benefits.

If you are filing for a Senior Citizen or Surviving Spouse of a Senior Citizen, please include the following documents:

• a. Proof of age (birth certificate or driver’s license)
• b. A copy of Page 1 and 2 of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return (1040)
• c. A copy of a death certificate (if surviving spouse)
• d. A copy of a driver license

If you are filing as Permanently & Totally Disabled or Surviving Spouse of same, please include the following documents:

• a. An award letter from Social Security or a Doctor’s letter stating disability
• b. A copy of Page 1 and 2 of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return (1040)
• c. Proof of age (if surviving spouse)
• d. A copy of a death certificate (if surviving spouse)
• e. A copy of a driver license

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.

If you are filing for a Veteran or Surviving Spouse of a Veteran, please include the following documents:

• a. A copy of DD-214 (discharge papers)
• b. A copy of a death certificate (if surviving spouse)
• c. A copy of a driver license

To receive forms please visit Assessor’s Office or those can be mailed to you upon request. If you have any questions, Assessor’s Office can be contacted at 609-883-2900 x. 7661