Property Tax Deduction ($250)
$250 annual property tax deduction for all honorably discharged veterans.
State BenefitNew JerseyTax Benefits
Verified May 12, 2026 against nj.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — New Jersey
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- $250/year
- Where it applies
- New Jersey
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Property Tax Deduction ($250)?
Property Tax Deduction ($250) is a New Jersey tax benefits benefit for veterans. $250 annual property tax deduction for all honorably discharged veterans. The listed value is $250/year.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- New Jersey residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Must be a New Jersey resident veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. Honorable discharge required. Must own and occupy the property. Note: The wartime service requirement was eliminated effective 2020.
What Property Tax Deduction ($250) covers
Deduction
$250 is deducted from your annual property tax bill. If property is jointly owned by two qualifying veterans, the deduction is $500.
Covers
Primary residence in New Jersey.
How to apply for Property Tax Deduction ($250)
How to apply
File with your municipal tax assessor. Provide DD-214 showing honorable discharge. File with the municipal tax assessor October 1-December 31 of the pretax year, or with the municipal tax collector January 1-December 31 of the tax year. Once approved, the deduction continues automatically each year.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
- Official source
- nj.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Property Tax Deduction ($250)
Who qualifies for Property Tax Deduction ($250)?
Property Tax Deduction ($250) is for Veterans; available to any veteran; new jersey residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How much is Property Tax Deduction ($250) worth?
The listed value is $250/year. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Property Tax Deduction ($250)?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Property Tax Deduction ($250)?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.
Other New Jersey Tax Benefits
- 100% Property Tax Exemption (Totally Disabled)100% exemptionComplete property tax exemption for veterans who are 100% totally and permanently disabled due to service-connected disability.
- Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Exemption (VA-Funded Purchase)Exemption from New Jersey sales tax on a motor vehicle purchased with funds from the Veterans Administration.