NJ Division of Taxation - 2016 Homestead Benefit Program

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The Deadline to File Your 2016 Application was November 30, 2018.

File your 2016 Homestead Benefit

The Homestead Benefit program provides property tax relief to eligible homeowners. For most homeowners, the benefit is distributed to your municipality in the form of a credit, which reduces your property taxes.

2016 Homestead Benefit Payment Information

Eligible homeowners can expect to receive their 2016 Homestead Benefit property tax relief beginning May 1, 2019. Most homeowners will receive the relief in the form of a credit on their second-quarter property tax bill.

Tenants

Tenants will not receive rebates for 2016. The amount appropriated for property tax relief programs in the State Budget does not include funding for 2016 tenant rebates.

Last Updated: Friday, 04/05/19