Department of the Treasury
ANCHOR 2025 Season Begins: 1 Million New Jerseyans to Get Automatic Payments
(TRENTON) – This week, The New Jersey Department of the Treasury’s Division of Taxation began mailing ANCHOR property tax relief confirmation letters to about 1 million residents. The letters confirm eligibility and outline benefit details for this year’s program.
Most past recipients will again have their applications filed automatically. Taxpayers who need to change their address or bank account information, or who want to receive a paper check, must submit a new application at anchor.nj.gov by Sept. 15, 2025.
“Making New Jersey more affordable has been our mission from the start,” said Gov. Phil Murphy. “The ANCHOR program continues to ease property tax burdens for millions of residents, and I’m grateful to Treasury staff for ensuring this process is simple and efficient.”
Last year’s program delivered $2.1 billion in benefits to 1.8 million residents.
“Since its inception, ANCHOR has provided meaningful relief for homeowners and renters across the state,” said State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio. “It’s a straightforward program with a direct benefit, and we want to help ensure that every eligible resident takes advantage of it.”
This year, the Division will no longer mail ID/PIN numbers to applicants. They must verify their identity through ID.me when applying online. The Division also will not auto-file the Property Tax Relief Application (Form PAS-1) for residents age 65 and older, or those on Social Security disability. Those residents must submit their own PAS-1 form, online or by paper, even if applying only for the ANCHOR benefit.
Payments will be issued on a rolling basis starting Sept. 15. Most applicants will receive their benefits within 90 days of filing, unless additional information is needed. Residents can check their ANCHOR benefit status at nj.gov/treasury/taxation. Benefits range from $450 to $1,750 for renters or homeowners, depending on their income levels.
For help, visit anchor.nj.gov, call 609-826-4282 or 1-888-238-1233. A new callback option is available to reduce wait times. Residents also can visit a Regional Information Center, or attend a public PAS-1 filing event, both of which are listed on the Division’s website.
The deadline to apply is Oct. 31, 2025.