NJ ANCHOR Payments Rolling Out: See When You'll Get Paid

ANCHOR payments begin rolling out this week, so it's time to keep an eye on your accounts and mailboxes.

The ANCHOR program, or the Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters program, offers tax relief for owners and renters in New Jersey, and this year's relief is based on residents' 2025 income, age, and residency.

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ANCHOR rebates for the 2025 tax year are expected to begin being sent out on a rolling basis on Tuesday, according to the New Jersey Division of Taxation.

The rebate amounts will be the same as last year's: $450 for renters to $1,500 for homeowners. Senior homeowners can receive up to $1,750, and senior renters can receive up to $700, depending on income.

Related: NJ Tax Relief, ANCHOR, Deadlines: What To Know

Seniors can expect their payments sooner rather than later, and those under 65 years old will see payments starting mid October. Most people receive their rebates roughly 90 days after their application is processed.

Those who filed their ANCHOR application by paper can expect to receive their funds by paper check in the mail. Online filers had the option to receive a check or to use direct deposit.

While Tuesday marks the first day ANCHOR payments are being sent out, it is also the deadline for applicants to update their banking and address information. Click here to make sure your information is up to date.

Can I Still Apply?

Applications for 2025 ANCHOR relief are still open until Nov. 2.

Most eligible residents had their application refiled automatically for them. Those new to the program and people 65+ years old who collect Social Security disability benefits need to file an ANCHOR application on their own.

The PAS-1 combined application has been available to fill out for eligible people 65 years and older. The application allows people to claim benefits from ANCHOR, Senior Freeze, and the Stay NJ Program, all at once, even if they aren't eligible for all of the programs.

Applicants should prepare their 2025 property tax details, including their County/Municipality Code, Block/Lot/Qualifier, and tax amounts, as well as the gross income reported on their 2024 NJ-1040 when applying.

To file your ANCHOR application yourself, click here.

See ANCHOR eligibility requirements below:

• Homeowners are eligible if:

1. You were a New Jersey resident in 2025
2. You owned and occupied a home in New Jersey that was your principal residence (main home) on Oct. 1, 2025; and
3. Your home was subject to property taxes, and
4. Your 2025 New Jersey gross income was not more than $250,000.

• Renters are eligible if:

1. You were a New Jersey resident in 2025
2. You rented and occupied a residence in New Jersey that was your principal residence (main home) on Oct. 1, 2025
3. Your name was on the lease or rental agreement
4. You paid rent
5. The rental property was subject to local property taxes
6. Your 2025 New Jersey gross income was not more than $150,000.