NJ ANCHOR rebate application deadline is approaching. Here's how to file

Eligible New Jersey homeowners and renters still have limited time to apply for the ANCHOR property tax relief program.

The final day to submit an application is Nov. 2, 2026.

ANCHOR, short for Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters, is a state program that provides property tax relief to qualifying residents who own or rent homes in New Jersey.

Benefit amounts this year are based on residency, income and age information from 2025, with payments ranging from $500 to $1,750 for homeowners and renters.

Who can qualify for NJ ANCHOR benefits?

The program is available to New Jersey residents who use their property in the state as their primary home and meet the income requirements. Eligibility for this year's benefit is determined by residency, income and age from 2025.

How to apply for the ANCHOR program

Residents who qualify can apply online using their ANCHOR ID and PIN. Anyone who does not have that information, or who never received a benefit letter, must verify their identity through the ID.me system.

Senior Freeze and NJ Stay application form PAS-1: How to apply

If an application did not arrive by mail, New Jersey residents can call the Division of Taxation's Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement Information Line at 800-882-6597. An online portal is also available for the NJ Senior Freeze reimbursement.

Checking NJ ANCHOR rebate status

Residents can look up the status of their payment online using their Social Security number or individual taxpayer identification number, along with their ZIP code.