As per NJ Division of Taxation:
Eligible New Jersey homeowners and renters under 65 and not collecting Social Security disability benefits may have their ANCHOR applications automatically filed when online filing becomes available in Summer 2025. If you do not receive an Auto-File Confirmation Letter, you will have the opportunity to file an Application for Property Tax Relief on your own.
Homeowners:
You are eligible if:
- You were a New Jersey resident; and
- You owned and occupied a home in New Jersey that was your principal residence (main home) on October 1, 2024; and
- Your home was subject to property taxes; and
- Your 2024 New Jersey gross income was not more than $250,000.
Renters:
You are eligible if:
- You were a New Jersey resident; and
- You rented and occupied a residence in New Jersey that was your principal residence (main home) on October 1, 2024; and
- Your name was on the lease or rental agreement; and
- You paid rent; and
- The rental property was subject to local property taxes, (see Qualified and Non-Qualified Rental Properties); and
- Your 2024 New Jersey gross income was not more than $150,000.
Filing Deadline
October 31, 2025