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Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR)

This program offers property tax relief to New Jersey residents who own or rent property in New Jersey as their main home and meet certain income limits. This year's ANCHOR benefit is based on residency, income, and age from 2021.


Filing Deadline

The deadline to apply is November 30, 2024.


ID.me

Many taxpayers will need to use the ID.me system for extra identity verification when applying for the ANCHOR benefit. This applies to:

Scam Alert

Scammers may send texts or emails to steal your identity. We will never ask for personal information via text about your ANCHOR benefit. Always contact us directly before sharing personal details in response to messages claiming to be about the ANCHOR program.

Visit our Scams page for more information.


Last Updated: Thursday, 10/10/24