January 19, 2023, East Orange, NJ: As tax season is fast approaching, the East Orange Department of Tax Collection encourages East Orange residents and taxpayers to take advantage of the various tax relief programs available through the State  of New Jersey’s Division of Taxation:

ANCHOR Program 

The Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) Program provides property tax relief to New Jersey residents who owned or rented their principal residence (main home) on October 1, 2019, and met the income limits. The deadline for filing an ANCHOR benefit application is February 29, 2023. ANCHOR payments will be paid in the form of a direct deposit or check starting in the late Spring of 2023. For more information, click here: ANCHOR Program.            

Division of Taxation Relief Programs 

New Jersey offers several property tax deductions, exemptions and abatements. These programs are managed by local municipalities. Tax deductions, exemption, and deferment programs include:

• $250 Property Tax Deduction for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons;
• $250 Veteran Property Tax Deduction;
• 100% Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption; and
• Active Military Service Property Tax Deferment.

Property assessment, exemption, and abatement programs include:

• Automatic Fire Suppression System Property Tax Exemption;
• Environmental Opportunity Zone Property Tax Exemption;
• Five Year Exemption and Abatement;
• Historic Site Property Tax Exemption;
• Non-Profit Organization’s Property Tax Exemption;
• Non-Residential Development Fee Certification/Exemption;
• Renewable Energy System Property Tax Exemption; and
• Urban Enterprise Zone Property Tax Abatement.                                                                                                                                                     

Senior Freeze Tax Program 

The Senior Freeze Program reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax or mobile home park site fee increases on their principal residence (main home). To qualify, seniors must meet all the eligibility requirements for each year from the base year through the application year. Click on the link above for more information. 

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In addition, property owners and taxpayers can also visit Essex County Tax Board to access resources, information and forms related to the property tax assessment process. 

For more information, please call the Department of Tax Collection at 973.266.5130 or the Department of Property Taxation at 973.266.5105.

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