Property Tax Reimbursement
Who is eligible?
Homeowners age 65 or older, or receiving Federal Social Security
disability benefits, and who paid property taxes on their principal
residence in New Jersey. Applicants must be NJ residents for at
least 10 years, and living in their current home for the last 3 years.
Applicants must meet certain income limits for both the "base year" (year
applicant first became eligible and the application year.
What is the benefit?
Reimbursement of the difference between the amount of property taxes
paid in the base year and the amount paid in the application year.
How to apply.
File Form PTR-1 (or Form PTR-2 if reimbursement was received the previous
year.)
When to apply.
By March 15.
Payment Date
To be mailed on or before July 15.
Color of Check Mailer
Green
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