SENIOR FREEZE~PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENT 

• To ask questions: 1-800-882-6597 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) 
• To listen to information or to order an application: 1-800-323-4400
• Text Telephone Service (TTY/TDD) for Hard-of-Hearing Users
  • 1-800-286-6613 or 609-984-7300
• E-mail General Tax Questions: nj.taxation@treas.state.nj.us

ANCHOR BENEFIT PROGRAM

• The Anchor Program replaced the Homestead Beenfit Program in 2021.
• The deadline for filing your ANCHOR benefit application is November 2024. 
• Most applicants will receive their payment about 90 days after applying, unless additional information is needed to process the application.
  • ANCHOR payments will be paid in the form of a direct deposit or check, not as credits to property tax bills.
• Homeowners must obtain their ID and PIN numbers online.
• Tenants do not need an ID or PIN number to file.
• Visit the Division's ANCHOR page for all filing information.
• General FAQs about ANCHOR
• To ask questions: 1-888-238-1233 (8:30am-5:30 pm Monday through Friday, except holidays)
• E-mail Anchor Benefit Questions: State of NJ – NJ Treasury – Taxation – Email – General Tax Questions

• To apply for the Veterans Deduction/Abatement 
  • Complete the State VSS Form 
  • Submit Forms with Attachments to the Borough of Mendham Tax Collector  
  • DD-214 United States National Archives and Records Administration