Veteran and Surviving Spouse Deductions

There is an annual $250.00 property tax deduction for veterans or their surviving spouses. To qualify the applicant must be an honorably discharged, active duty US Armed Forces veteran or the unmarried surviving spouse of a service person.

For a surviving spouse the applicant must be a property owner and legal resident of New Jersey, and, where applicable, prove that the deceased veteran was a legal resident of New Jersey. Please visit the following link for the application and additional information.

*Please include a contact number on the claim form and also submit a copy of a valid driver's license and a copy of the applicant's DD214.

Veteran Property Tax Deduction Claim Form (V.S.S.)

Property Tax Programs for Veterans brochure

For further assistance, please contact the Assessor's office directly.

Veteran and Surviving Spouse Deductions

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