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Division of Taxation

$250 Veterans Property Tax Deduction

If you are an honorably discharged veteran with active duty military service, you may qualify for an annual $250 Property Tax Deduction. Reservists and National Guard personnel must be called to active duty service to qualify. Active duty for training is ineligible.

You also may qualify if you are a surviving spouse/civil union/domestic partner of an honorably discharged veteran with active duty military service.

All requirements must be met as of October 1 of the pretax year (i.e. the year prior to the calendar tax year for which the deduction is claimed).

To qualify, as of October 1 of the pretax year, you must:

  • Be a legal resident of New Jersey;
  • Own the property;
  • Have active duty service in the United States Armed Forces with an honorable discharge.

To qualify, as of October 1 of the pretax year, you must:

  • Be a legal resident of New Jersey;
  • Own the property;
  • Confirm the military service person died on active duty;
  • Demonstrate the deceased veteran had active duty service in the United States Armed Forces with an honorable discharge;
  • Document that the deceased veteran or military service person was a resident of New Jersey at the time of death;
  • Have not remarried or formed a new registered civil union/domestic partnership.
  • Death Certificate;
  • Deed;
  • Probated Will;
  • Marriage/Civil Union/Domestic Partner Certificate;
  • Military Records (DD 214):
  • New Jersey Driver's License;
  • New Jersey Voter's Registration.

File Form V.S.S. and all documentary proofs with your local assessor or tax collector.

If your application is denied, you can file an appeal with the County Board of Taxation. File Form A-1 on or before April 1, following the denial, or on or before January 15, for residents of Burlington, Gloucester, and Monmouth counties only.

If you have questions, call your local assessor or tax collector, or call the Division of Taxation at 609-292-7974.

If you need help documenting your veteran status, call:


Last Updated: Tuesday, 08/12/25