Average property-tax bills exceed SALT write-off limit in twice as many NJ counties as in 2017

These departments have been left to struggle despite their importance to community well-being

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

Threats of massive cuts in federal spending by Trump and congressional Republicans hang over NJ spending plan

The state treasurer says Murphy administration budgets have always focused on improving NJ’s fiscal health and affordability

A bill to make school funding more stable and transparent clears one legislative hurdle but has long way to go

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

Under pressure to minimize cuts to school aid, lawmakers consider changes to funding formula

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

A roundup of stories about this significant property-tax relief benefit as the deadline to apply is one week away

‘Clearly, there’s been a mandate at the federal level,’ leading Democrat acknowledges

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

An estimated 1.5 million taxpayers will be automatically enrolled. Many more could be eligible

There’s still plenty of time to apply. The deadline to file for 2023 tax year is Oct. 31

The Department of Education intervenes, adopting school budgets without additional state funding

Analysis of NJ property taxes in the seven years since the formula for state aid to school districts was revised