NJ Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

NJ Department of the Treasury

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

NJ Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) is available to homeowners in Ramsey, NJ.

New Jersey reimburses eligible senior and disabled homeowners for property tax increases on their primary residence. Once qualified, your property taxes are frozen at the base year level and increases are reimbursed annually.

Reimburses annual property tax increases above base year; average benefit $1,200-1,500

Verified against NJ Department of the Treasury's official page on 2026-06-17.

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

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Key Details

  • Reimburses property tax increases above base year
  • For homeowners 65+ or disabled
  • Income limit $163,403 (2024)
  • Must have lived in NJ home 10+ years
  • Annual application required

How to Apply

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(800) 882-6597

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Your application paperwork

Form to file: Form PTR (Property Tax Reimbursement / Senior Freeze application)

New Jersey's Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) reimburses eligible seniors and people with disabilities for the increase in property taxes on their principal home above a base year, effectively freezing their property tax. You apply through the New Jersey Division of Taxation, online or with the PTR application, and meet age, residency, and income limits.

Steps to apply

  1. Confirm you qualify: age 65 or older or receiving Social Security disability, you have owned and lived in the New Jersey home for the required period, and your income is within the annual limit.
  2. Gather proof of the property taxes you paid for the base year and the current year.
  3. File the Senior Freeze (PTR) application online or on paper with the New Jersey Division of Taxation.
  4. Reapply or confirm eligibility each year to keep the reimbursement.
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Documents you will likely need

  • Proof of age (65 or older) or proof you receive Social Security disability.
  • Proof you owned and occupied the New Jersey home for the required period.
  • Your property tax bills (or proof of taxes paid) for the base year and the current year.
  • Proof of your annual income (it must be within the program limit).
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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: Annual filing deadline typically October 31

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for NJ Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) in Ramsey?

NJ Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) is open to homeowners in Ramsey, NJ. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for NJ Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) in Ramsey, NJ?

Apply directly with NJ Department of the Treasury using the official program link on this page or call (800) 882-6597. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Annual filing deadline typically October 31.

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