New Jersey Property Tax Exemptions
Every verified statewide exemption in New Jersey, with eligibility cited to statute and estimated savings. Local-option programs your county or city may add are out of scope — confirm those with your assessor.
Data as of July 2026.
Programs at a glance
| Program | For | Mechanism | Benefit | Scope | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250 Real Property Tax Deduction for Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons, or Surviving Spouses | Senior (65+) Exemption | Flat credit | $250 | All taxes | File the initial claim (Form PTD) with the municipal tax assessor or collector. The annual post-tax-year income statement (Form PD5) is due on or before March 1. |
| $250 Veteran Property Tax Deduction | Veteran Exemption | Flat credit | $250 | All taxes | File Form V.S.S. with the municipal tax assessor or collector; no fixed statewide filing deadline (appeals of a denial are due on or before April 1 following the denial, or January 15 in Burlington, Gloucester, and Monmouth counties). |
| 100% Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption | Disabled Veteran Exemption | Full exemption | Full exemption | All taxes | File Form D.V.S.S.E. with the municipal tax assessor, together with VA certification and documentary proof (deed, military records). No fixed statewide filing deadline. |
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Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.