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NJ SENIOR COUNCIL

      For the Updated April 2025 Handout, outlining

      New Jersey's property tax relief programs, click HERE.

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       For the New 2024 PAS-1 Application, combining

       Senior Freeze, Anchor and Stay NJ, click HERE


       For the 2024 PAS-1 Instructions, click HERE


       Coming August 29, 2025:  New Video on How To Fill Out a PAS-1 Form

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​2025 EVENTS

As the year begins, the rising prices of food, energy and healthcare are on

everyone's mind.  The ability to afford to remain in one's home is also becoming

increasingly more difficult due to higher housing costs such as property taxes,

rent and mortgage.


At Senior Council, we take these concerns to heart. We will continue to publish the

Senior News in order to bring you information and news on areas of concern and 

interest.   We will also keep a special focus on property tax relief and what you

can expect going forward.  


With the ever increasing cost of property taxes in New Jersey, many of us are

driven away.  However, taking advantage of New Jersey's Property Tax Relief

programs can stretch our dollars.  Who qualifies?  Are there special programs for seniors? 

Can renters also get relief? 


To increase awareness of what is available, the Senior Council will again be giving a series of

talks ​throughout our communities.

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The presentation provides an brief overview on New Jersey's property tax relief programs:​

​        *Senior Freeze

        * Anchor Program (formerly Homestead Benefit Credit)

        * Stay NJ

        * Senior Citizens Annual Property Tax Deduction

        * Property Tax Deductions for Veterans (or their spouses)

        * NJ State Income Tax Relief for Homeowners and Renter​

It also explains in detail how to complete the new 2024 Form PAS-1 for obtaining property tax relief for Senior Freeze, Anchor and Stay NJ.  This form MUST be filed if you are over 65 and want to receive property tax relief for any or all of these three programs (Anchor will no longer come automatically as it did in past years to those who are over 65.)  


Upcoming presentation dates:

September 3, 2025: Long Hill Township​

September 8, 2025:  Montclair