NJ Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

NJ Division of Taxation

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

NJ Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption is available to homeowners in Mahwah, NJ.

Total property tax exemption for 100% permanently and totally disabled veterans or their surviving spouses/civil union partners. Also available to veterans with specific wartime service injuries. No income restrictions.

Estimated annual property tax savings based on Mahwah median home value

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

In Mahwah, NJ, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • 100% property tax exemption for qualifying veterans
  • Must be 100% permanently disabled (VA rating)
  • Or specific wartime service-connected injuries
  • Also available to surviving spouses
  • Apply with local Tax Assessor

How to Apply

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Apply with municipal Tax Assessor

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Frequently asked questions

How much can NJ Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption provide in Mahwah, NJ?

100% property tax exemption for qualifying veterans.

Who qualifies for NJ Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption in Mahwah?

NJ Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption is open to homeowners in Mahwah, NJ. It has no income limit. It serves veterans and military families.

How do I apply for NJ Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption in Mahwah, NJ?

Apply directly with NJ Division of Taxation using the official program link on this page or call (201) 529-5757. There is no middleman and no fee.

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