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Officials summarize state property‑tax relief programs — who qualifies and how refunds are processed
Summary
Township staff reviewed state-administered programs residents can apply for, including the Senior Freeze, ANCHOR and veterans’ deductions, noting income and age criteria and that the state, not the township, issues payments while the township assists with paperwork.
Township officials reviewed state-administered tax-relief programs and how the municipality assists with applications. Kevin Santangelo said the Senior Freeze (eligibility for seniors and certain disabled residents) requires income limits and proof of ownership and occupancy; the township accepts the applications and forwards paperwork but the state administers payments. "These programs is who administers them. It is ultimately state that takes care of these programs," he said.
Santangelo also described ANCHOR (a state program with income tiers and benefit caps) and veteran or senior deductions the township helps process. He explained timing for state reimbursements and the township’s role: the municipal office collects required documentation and the state issues the relief payments at the scheduled times.
