New Jersey · 2025 benefit year · paying now
New Jersey ANCHOR Property Tax Relief
ANCHOR pays New Jersey homeowners and renters $450 to $1,750 based on income, age, and housing. Payments for the 2025 benefit year began September 15, 2026.
- Amount
- $450 – $1,750
- Payment timing
- Payments began September 15, 2026, on a rolling basis. Most are paid within 90 days of filing. The application deadline is November 2, 2026.
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Who qualifies
- New Jersey residents who owned or rented their main home on October 1, 2025, and the property was subject to property tax
- Homeowners with 2025 gross income of $250,000 or less; renters with $150,000 or less
Amounts
| Homeowners, income $150,000 or less | $1,500 |
|---|---|
| Homeowners, income $150,001 – $250,000 | $1,000 |
| Renters under 65 | $450 |
| Renters 65 or older | $700 |
| Applicants 65 or older | Extra $250 (homeowner maximum $1,750) |
How to get it
Most eligible homeowners under 65 and most renters were filed for automatically and received a confirmation letter. Seniors and Social Security disability recipients apply through the combined PAS-1 application.
Questions: call 1-888-238-1233.
Common questions
What is the ANCHOR application deadline?
For the 2025 benefit year, the deadline is November 2, 2026.
Official sources
Waiting on your regular income tax refund? See the New Jersey refund guide.