(LancerE licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Openverse)Those who sent applications early have benefits on the way, says NJ, while aid for some others may take until December
(LancerE licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Openverse)Those who sent applications early have benefits on the way, says NJ, while aid for some others may take until December
(NJ Spotlight News)Something's flaky when high-income homeowners get a more generous chunk of property tax relief than people with fewer resources
(NJ Spotlight/John Mooney)Sherrill's 'affordability budget' includes more than $4 billion to help offset property-tax burden, though fewer residents may qualify
(NJTV News)Governor seeks to expand a New Jersey grants program that brings $3,000 in savings for every $1,000 from taxpayers
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Support for school districts and municipalities goes only so far when local costs -- health insurance, salaries and inflation -- add pressure
(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)The guide also includes information on state-funded property tax relief programs

Average NJ property-tax bill hit record high in 2025
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Letters detailing state property-tax benefits sent to those who have applied
(OIT/NJ Governor’s Office; CC BY-NC 2.0)NJ homeowners making up to $250,000 and tenants making up to $150,000 are eligible
NJ Spotlight NewsCiattarelli, Sherrill each say taxes are key, but so far offer scant details
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)NJ Treasury to start sending out payments this week
(Colleen O'Dea/NJ Spotlight News)The candidates can start with high taxes, affordability, housing costs and school funding
(Ali Eminov from Flickr; CC BY-NC 2.0)Senior Freeze reimbursements are on the way. People have until Oct. 31 to apply for this and other property-tax relief programs
(Mihai_Andritoiu via Shutterstock)Different ranking organizations focus on different attributes. Not all use reliable methods
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Reduce new Stay NJ benefit and income threshold, increase Anchor renter benefit, progressive group exhorts
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)Murphy’s successor must deal with a raft of issues — and where to find the money to address them
(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)Many residents under financial pressure are locked out of a new state-funded tax relief program
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)Raising $10K cap on tax deduction is part of discussions about mammoth GOP budget plan

Fully funding the program will allow countless people to stay in New Jersey
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)The first hearing on Gov. Phil Murphy’s $58B budget proposal is scheduled for March 19