Major NJ ANCHOR Tax Rebate Deadline Arrives

Tuesday marks a major deadline for New Jerseyans looking to get their ANCHOR payment this year.

The New Jersey Division of Taxation marked Tuesday, Sept. 15, as the final day for ANCHOR applicants to change their banking information or decide whether they prefer to receive a paper check.

If your banking information needs updating, or if you prefer a paper check, you must file your own application by the end of the day Tuesday.

Those who do not need to make changes but have yet to apply for ANCHOR have until Nov. 2 to do so.

Most eligible residents had their ANCHOR 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.

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Those who have had their ANCHOR application refiled automatically by the state should have already received their ANCHOR confirmation letter in the mail.

If you're unsure of your ANCHOR status, you can check online here.

Tuesday also marks the first day that ANCHOR payments begin rolling out. Learn more here — NJ ANCHOR Payments Rolling Out: See When You'll Get Paid

Can I Still Apply?

In addition to applications solely for ANCHOR, 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.

Those looking for help in filing property tax relief applications can attend one of the Division of Taxation's several assistance events across the state. Click here to find one near you.