Published on February 11, 2016

The deadline for residents to file their 2015 Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) applications has been extended to Oct. 17, 2016. The original deadline was June 1, 2016.

The Division of Taxation mailed 2015 Property Tax Reimbursement (PTR) applications in February, and many eligible residents still need time to file. Eligible residents who have not yet filed should complete and mail their PTR applications as soon as they can—even though the filing deadline has been extended.

Reimbursement checks for eligible senior and disabled residents who file their 2015 applications by the original June 1 deadline are scheduled to be mailed in mid-July. Checks for eligible applicants who file 2015 applications after June 1 will be processed and delivered as quickly as possible thereafter.

The Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) Program is distinct from the State’s other property tax relief programs, with its own eligibility requirements and applications. Applicants can receive benefits under the Senior Freeze Program and any of the State’s other property tax relief programs for which they qualify. However, the total amount of property tax relief benefits received cannot exceed the amount of property taxes paid on their principal residence for the same year.

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) Information:

• To ask questions or to order an application: 1-800-882-6597 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday, except State holidays)
• To check the status of a filed application: 1-800-882-6597
• To listen to information: 1-800-323-4400
• In-person assistance at Taxation Regional Offices (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday, except State holidays): www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/ot1.shtml
• Online information: www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/ptr/index.shtm
• Text Telephone Service (TTY/TDD) for Hearing-Impaired Users: 1-800-286-6613 or 609-984-7300
• Taxation email address for Senior Freeze and general tax questions: nj.taxation@treas.nj.gov