Majority Democrats stand by payments while Republicans lament size of structural gap and level of school aid

Republicans ask: Where is the transparency that Sherrill had promised on millions of dollars in 'Christmas tree' items?

Something's flaky when high-income homeowners get a more generous chunk of property tax relief than people with fewer resources

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

NJ Treasury to start sending out payments this week

Senior Freeze reimbursements are on the way. People have until Oct. 31 to apply for this and other property-tax relief programs

Reduce new Stay NJ benefit and income threshold, increase Anchor renter benefit, progressive group exhorts

There’s little over a month left for Murphy and lawmakers to resolve key budget issues

Is there any help for people who can’t afford rising apartment rents or buying a house?

Fully funding the program will allow countless people to stay in New Jersey

The first hearing on Gov. Phil Murphy’s $58B budget proposal is scheduled for March 19

The average bill rose last year to a record-high $10,095; the highest were in Essex County. Search map and database here for municipal details

Interview: Elizabeth Maher Muoio, New Jersey state treasurer

Interview: Sen. Declan O'Scanlon (R-Monmouth)

New, combined application form for three separate property-tax relief programs

More than $2B has been distributed so far this year

Concerns remain about long-term viability of new Stay NJ program

Stay NJ gets legislative sign-off as questions grow over its finances

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

Eligible residents whose personal information has changed have until Sept. 15 to submit a new application