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Hunterdon County Commissioner Zach Rich is encouraging eligible senior citizens to not miss the October 31, 2025, filing deadline for three property tax relief programs; StayNJ, Anchor Benefit, and the Senior Property Tax Freeze. Only one form is needed to file for all three.

Click here https://propertytaxreliefapp.nj.gov/

The Stay NJ program reimburses homeowners aged 65 and older, for 50% of property tax bills, with a cap of $6,500. Homeowners must have owned and lived in their home for the full 12 months of 2024 and have an income below $500,000.

The Senior Property Tax Freeze is for those 65 or older on December 31, 2024 who have owned and lived in their home since December 31, 2021, or earlier 2024. Annual income eligibility is $168,268 or less.

For additional eligibility requirements and forms

Click here https://propertytaxreliefapp.nj.gov/

Both seniors and other property taxpayers may be eligible for the Anchor program. Seniors filing for the Anchor benefit can do so on the one form along with StayNJ and the Senior Property Tax Freeze. For Anchor eligibility, 

Click here https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/anchor/index.shtml