In February, Stay NJ checks began arriving in mailboxes across our state. When I opened mine, it was more than just property tax relief — it offered peace of mind.
Like many older New Jerseyans, I struggle to afford rising utility bills, repairs on my aging car and maintenance on my 1950s home. Help with my property taxes meant not draining savings I may need for health care down the road. Most of all, it meant stability.
Stay NJ is New Jersey’s new property tax relief program for homeowners age 65 and older, like me. It reimburses eligible seniors for 50% of their property tax bill, up to $6,500 this year, with payments issued quarterly beginning in February 2026…