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UPDATE To STAY NJ – We Shall See In January 2026!
Back in June, we blogged about the early rumblings of a bill to be passed which would increase property tax savings to Seniors living in New Jersey. Billed as “Stay NJ”, it was purported that Senior homeowners and renters (aged 65 and older) could see reductions in their property tax bills up to $6,500 for... Read More
NJ’s Senior Homeowners and Renters Could See Reduced Property Tax Bills
New Jersey Governor Murphy and state legislators have purportedly reached an agreement to enact a bill to help New Jersey’s seniors stay in New Jersey. Legislators proposed a bill titled “StayNJ Act” which would effectively cut property tax bills for homeowners and renters ages 65 and older starting in 2026. The bill was introduced by... Read More
Self-Represented Litigants Appeal Assessments In Tax Court and Lose
This recent Tax Court opinion is based on an appeal by self-represented litigants of the 2021 added assessment and 2022 tax year local property tax assessment on a single family home in Montclair Township. The Court affirmed the 2021 added assessment and 2022 tax assessment. The self represented litigants, Lucy and Daniel Yang, purchased the... Read More
Tax Court Judge Novin Strikes Unverified Sales
In this recent Tax Court opinion, Lafayette Sq. Construction Co. LLC and Union Court LLC (“collectively referred to as Square”) challenged Montclair Township’s tax assessment on their unimproved properties for tax years 2020-2022. After a bench trial, the Court affirmed the assessments. Square owns contiguous properties which comprise a surface parking lot with a capacity... Read More
NEW JERSEY ANCHOR PROGRAM DEADLINE EXTENDED AND ELIGIBILITY EXPANDED
Back in June 2022, and again in September 2022, we informed you of a big change coming to the New Jersey property tax scene, the ANCHOR program (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters). Designed as a replacement to the Homestead Rebate Benefit program, ANCHOR officially kicked off in September with mailers being sent to... Read More
How New Jersey Courts Determine Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status
A New Jersey Tax Court recently ruled in favor of a nonprofit organization fighting for a property tax exemption on a residential condo used to house adults with developmental disabilities. The court’s decision offers important guidance for any organization that believes its property may qualify for an exemption. If your nonprofit has had an application... Read More
A CHANGE TO THE (SENIOR) FREEZE IS COMING!
Changes may be on the horizon for the New Jersey’s Senior Freeze program. The Senior Freeze program helps eligible New Jerseyans lower their property taxes by reimbursing property tax payments increases and “freezes” the property tax rate for eligible homeowners and mobile home park site fees. This is particularly helpful for senior residents living on... Read More
NJ’s ANCHOR Program – IT HAS BEGUN!
Back in June 2022, we informed you that the State’s Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters program (“ANCHOR”) was coming to provide “truly historic” tax relief to property owners and renters. In the words of the venerable soul-stealing sorcerer, Shang Tsung, “It has begun!” (Queue Mortal Kombat theme song). The ANCHOR program replaces the... Read More
Taxpayers and Assessors: Chapter 91 Requests MUST Be Sent By Regular AND Certified Mail
A recent tax court opinion by Judge Cimino, J.T.C. clarifies whether the service of a tax assessor’s request for income and expense information (“Chapter 91”) by certified mail only was sufficient to satisfy N.J.S.A. 54:4-34. In short, the answer is no. In this matter, on September 15, 2020, the City of Brigantine’s (“City”) Tax Assessor,... Read More
File a Property Tax Appeal: Costs, Exceptions, and Tips
Filing a property tax appeal can seem daunting, especially when you’re unsure about the costs involved. While many assume that filing an appeal will always incur expenses, there are situations where fees can be waived. Understanding the nuances can help you navigate the process more effectively. Here’s what you need to know about how to... Read More
