TAX REDUCTION PROGRAMS

PROPERTY TAX FREEZE PROGRAM FOR SENIORS

Senior homeowners (including Mobile Home Owners) 65 years of age and older, depending upon income, may qualify for property tax reimbursements for the amount of tax increases paid after initial application. Anyone receiving Social Security Disability Benefits may also qualify.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 1-800-882-6597

HOMESTEAD REBATE PROGRAM FOR HOMEOWNERS & TENANTS

Eligle homeowners will receive their homestead benefit as a partial credit on their property tax bills instead of receiving a rebate check.  After April 1, 2012, elegible homeowners can expect to receive a revised property tax bill or advice copy that will reflect the amount of the benefit.  Tenants will no longer receive the rebat.  To be elegivle you must have occupied a home in New jersey that was their principal residence on Oct 1, had a gross household income under $75,000 and Senior Citizens/disabled homeowners must have a gross household income under 150,000.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 1-888-238-1233

$250 SENIOR/DISABILITY PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION

Seniors, 65 of age or older, may qualify for this $250 property tax deduction depending upon their income. Surviving spouses at least 55 years old and anyone less than 65 but permanently or totally disabled may qualify. Applications are available at the local tax office

609-758-2241 x120 or email taxcoll@plumsted.org

$250 VETERANS PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION

Veterans or surviving spouses may be eligible based on honorable discharge and active service in time of war. For the list of “active time of war” and claim forms, contact the local tax office.

609-758-2241 x120 or email taxcoll@plumsted.org

VETERANS PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION

Veterans who are 100% disabled due to war time injury, or their surviving spouse, are eligible for the property tax exemption. Applications should be filed with our tax office.

609-758-2241 x120 or email taxcoll@plumsted.org

REDUCED ASSESSMENT FOR FARMLAND

This reduced assessment for qualified farmland must be applied for annually and filed on or before August 1^st each year. Applications are available at the local Tax Assessor’s office.

609-758-2241 x119 (Tues 9-12, Wed 4-7, Thurs 12-3)

PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS

a)      Home improvement property tax exemptions for (5) years on homes 20 years or older

       b)      Commercial business structure improvements for property tax exemptions for (5) years

             c)       Light Industrial Construction property tax abatements for (5) years in qualified zones prior to issuance of building permit

609-758-2241 x119 (Tues 9-12, Wed 4-7, Thurs 12-3)

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