Confusion about a popular and important program for New Jersey’s seniors has been causing stress for a lot of residents. Earlier this year, Gov. Phil Murphy put a hold on the property tax relief program that sends a refund check to senior citizens for payments they’ve already made. That plan, known as Senior Freeze, was reactivated with the new budget and given a new extended deadline to apply, now Dec. 31. Correspondent Raven Santana has more on what seniors need to know for critical tax relief.
Deadline extended for seniors to apply for property tax freeze
Changes in program funding creates confusion for senior citizens seeking property tax relief
Correspondent
Raven Santana is an award-winning journalist with a passion for serving New Jersey’s diverse communities and a highly respected member of her own. Santana has served as correspondent/sub-anchor for NJ Spotlight News since 2018. She’s reported on the state’s business climate, health care issues, undocumented workers legislation and more. She also hosts New Jersey Business Beat with Raven Santana on NJ PBS. The first woman of color in that role, she has made it a mission to focus on often-overlooked aspects of business, from BIPOC ownership to gaps in equity and inclusion. Her recent accolades include being recognized in 2023 as part of COLOR Magazine's Power 40 Under 40 list, and in Perth Amboy Free Public Library’s 2nd Annual Women’s History Month Celebration, where she received a mayoral citation and the NJ Senate/General Assembly presented her with a Joint Legislative Resolution. She also serves on The WNET Group’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion council and is vice president of The Second Street Youth Center, based in Plainfield.