Support for school districts and municipalities goes only so far when local costs -- health insurance, salaries and inflation -- add pressure

Data shows average property tax bill increased $475 from prior year

Letters detailing state property-tax benefits sent to those who have applied

NJ homeowners making up to $250,000 and tenants making up to $150,000 are eligible

Analysis by anchor Briana Vannozzi and budget-finance writer John Reitmeyer

Direct deposits started on Oct. 10

New ID verification steps in place as officials also warn of other Anchor scams

Some eligible residents might need to update personal information soon

Controversial new business tax has drawn most of the attention, but other levies are in line for increase