New Jersey $250 Veterans Property Tax Deduction ($250 Veterans Deduction)
Takes $250 off the annual property tax bill of an honorably discharged veteran who owns a home in New Jersey. Unremarried surviving spouses, civil union partners, and domestic partners of qualified veterans can also claim it.
Who it is for
Veterans with active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces and an honorable discharge who own property and live in New Jersey. Reservists and National Guard members qualify only if they were called to active duty; active duty for training does not count. Unremarried surviving spouses or partners qualify if the veteran was a New Jersey resident at death.
Focus: Surviving spouses and families
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the program.
How to apply
- Get Form V.S.S. from your municipal tax assessor's office or the Division of Taxation website.
- Attach proof such as your DD-214, the deed, and proof of New Jersey residency like a driver's license or voter registration.
- File the form and your proofs with your local tax assessor or tax collector.
Deadline: No filing deadline is posted; you file Form V.S.S. with your local assessor or tax collector, and you must meet all eligibility requirements as of October 1 of the year before the tax year you claim. If denied, appeal to the County Board of Taxation by April 1 following the denial, or by January 15 in Burlington, Gloucester, and Monmouth counties. (Rolling, apply any time)
Amount: $250 per year
Verified as of 2026-07-05. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.