The deadline for filing the applications is October 31, 2023. The Tax Collector will have first-time filer applications available for taxpayers around March 30, 2023. Verification of Taxes PTR-1A or PTR-2A must be filled out in its entirety (Part I) by the applicant and place this page only in the mail, drop box or in-person for the Tax Collector’s signature. DO NOT MAIL OR PLACE THE WHOLE BOOKLET APPLICATION IN THE DROP BOX! Place Verification of Taxes (PTR-1A or PTR-2-A) in a sealed envelope in the drop box with your telephone number along with a self-addressed stamped return envelope. Please allow 2-3 weeks once received for completion. No application(s) will be completed during tax quarters which last for 10-15 days; these need to be sent in one week prior to tax quarters. The completed forms may be picked up when you receive a phone call Monday-Thursdays only during the hours of 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. There are no pickups on Fridays. Forms can be returned via mail as well; let me know which you prefer.
Instead of having the Tax Collector complete the PTR-1A or PTR-2A you may send in your required documents; see the instructions in the booklet for the same.
Senior/Disabled Person Freeze checks will be mailed to qualified applicants as follows:
| If you applied | Your check will be issued on or before: |
| Before May 1, 2023 | July 15, 2023 |
| Between May 1 – June 1, 2023 | Sept. 1, 2023 |
| Between June 2 – Sept. 1, 2023 | Nov. 1, 2023 |
| Between Sept. 2 – Oct. 31, 2023 | Dec. 1, 2023 |
- For general information, to receive an application, or to check the status of a filed application, go online to www.nj.gov/taxation and select “Property Tax Relief” and then Senior Freeze Program or call 1-800-882-6597.
- You must make an appointment to visit a Regional Information Center: For locations that are open, go to www.nj.gov/taxation and select Contact Us.
- To file a PTR-1 or PTR-2 application online, go to www.nj.gov/taxation, select Property Tax Relief and then Senior Freeze Program.
- 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 questions: nj.taxation@treas.nj.gov
2022 Eligibility Requirements: Click on the linked document below.
