Eligible senior citizens automatically receive a reduction of at least $2,000 in the EAV of their homes. Over time, this program may result in taxes changing minimally or sometimes decreasing as surrounding properties continue to rise in assessed value.

What is senior freeze?

The Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) program reimburses eligible New Jersey residents who are senior citizens or disabled persons for property tax increases on their principal residence (home).

Will County Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze?

ANSWER: The Senior Freeze Exemption freezes the assessed value only. If the assessment is lower, then the lower amount will apply. However, the Senior Freeze Exemption does NOT freeze the Tax Rate; therefore, that could effect the amount of your tax bill to go higher or lower.

Where’s my senior freeze check?

Senior Freeze Infoline: 1-800-882-6597 to check the status of a filed application and ask questions.

How to contact senior freeze property tax reimbursement?

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) If you have questions about the Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) Program and need to speak to a Division representative, call: Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) Hotline: 1-800-882-6597 Please have a copy of your application available when you call.

Is there a tax freeze for senior citizens?

It is not a tax freeze or a tax reduction and does not protect against increased taxes due to tax rate increases. Because this exemption provides for a base year frozen assessment, it will potentially provide increased savings each year a senior is eligible.

How does the senior citizen’s assessment freeze work?

Senior Citizen’s Assessment Freeze. Because this exemption provides for a base year frozen assessment, it will potentially provide increased savings each year a senior is eligible. The base assessment used in the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption initially equals the assessed value from the prior year tax calculation.

Is there a senior freeze in New Jersey?

The program reimburses eligible residents for increases on their property tax bills over a certain period of years. Nearly 170,000 New Jerseyans received a Senior Freeze reimbursement check worth an average of $1,191 for the 2018 tax year, according to state data.