How much is the New Jersey ANCHOR benefit in 2026?

For the 2026 application year, NJ ANCHOR pays homeowners with income up to $150,000 a benefit of $1,500. Homeowners earning $150,001 to $250,000 receive $1,000. Renters with income up to $150,000 receive $450, or $700 if age 65 or older. Benefits are paid as a direct cash payment, not a credit on your tax bill.

Who gets $1,500 from the state of New Jersey?

New Jersey homeowners who owned and occupied their home as their primary residence on October 1 of the benefit year, and whose gross income is $150,000 or less, receive a $1,500 ANCHOR benefit. Homeowners earning between $150,001 and $250,000 receive $1,000. The payment comes directly from the NJ Division of Taxation as a check or direct deposit.

When will NJ ANCHOR payments be sent out in 2026?

ANCHOR payments are typically processed within 90 days of a complete application. For non-seniors under 65, the NJ Division of Taxation mails Benefit Confirmation Letters starting in August 2026. Seniors 65 and older must file the PAS-1 form by November 2, 2026 and receive their payments after processing.

How do I check the status of my NJ ANCHOR rebate?

To check your NJ ANCHOR rebate status, visit anchor.nj.gov and use the online status tool, or call the ANCHOR hotline at 1-888-238-1233 (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM). You will need your Social Security Number and the PIN from your Benefit Confirmation Letter. Seniors who filed the PAS-1 can also check at propertytaxrelief.nj.gov.

What is the Stay NJ program?

Stay NJ is a New Jersey property tax relief program for homeowners age 65 or older with household income at or below $500,000. It provides a credit equal to 50% of your annual property tax bill, up to $6,500 per year, paid in quarterly installments in February, May, August, and November. Apply using the PAS-1 combined form by November 2, 2026.

Who uses the PAS-1 form?

Seniors age 65 or older and homeowners receiving Social Security Disability or Railroad Retirement disability benefits use the PAS-1 combined application. It covers ANCHOR, Stay NJ, and Senior Freeze in one form, filed at propertytaxrelief.nj.gov. The 2026 deadline is November 2, 2026. Everyone else under 65 uses the ANC-1 form at anchor.nj.gov.

Can renters get property tax relief in New Jersey?

Yes. New Jersey renters qualify for ANCHOR benefits. Renters with income up to $150,000 who rented their primary NJ residence on October 1 of the benefit year receive $450. Renters age 65 or older receive $700. Apply at anchor.nj.gov. Section 8 and federally subsidized housing tenants generally do not qualify.

Can I get help filling out my NJ PAS-1?

Yes. John Scafide, a licensed NJ real estate agent and 15+ year tax professional based in South Jersey, provides PAS-1 filing assistance for a $20 flat fee. He walks you through every line of the form and submits it before the November 2, 2026 deadline. Book at njpropertytaxrelief.com. Accepts Venmo, Zelle, credit card, debit, and cash.

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$1,500

Max ANCHOR homeowner benefit

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PAS-1 deadline 2026

By the Numbers

Key Facts & Deadlines

The numbers you need to know before you apply.

Oct 1

Key residency date for ANCHOR, you must have lived there on this date

Nov 2

PAS-1 filing deadline for seniors, 2026 application year

$172K

Senior Freeze income limit for 2025 ($172,475)

Apr 1

Property tax appeal deadline in most NJ counties

$250K

Max income for ANCHOR homeowner benefit

$500K

Max income for Stay NJ, most seniors qualify

4x/yr

Stay NJ payment schedule, Feb, May, Aug, Nov

1 Form

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Renters: up to $700
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Seniors 65+ only

up to $6,500

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50% of your tax bill
Paid Feb, May, Aug, Nov
Income up to $500,000

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$1,500

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