Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR)

The deadline for filing your ANCHOR benefit application is February 28, 2023. 

Homeowners:

You are eligible if you met these requirements:

• You were a New Jersey resident; and
• You owned and occupied a home in New Jersey that was your principal residence (main home) on October 1, 2019; and
• 2019 property taxes were paid on that home; and
• Your 2019 New Jersey gross income was $250,000 or less

Income up to $150,000, your return will be $1,500
Income between $150,000 & $250,000, your return will be $1,000

File online - homeowners

File by phone- 1-877-658-2972

File a paper form (ANCHOR-H)

Renters/Tenants

You are eligible for a 2019 ANCHOR benefit if you met these requirements:

• You were a New Jersey resident; and
• Your 2019 New Jersey gross income was not more than $150,000; and
• You rented and occupied a residence in New Jersey that was your principal residence (main home) on October 1, 2019; and
• Your name was on the lease or rental agreement; and
• You paid rent; and
• Your unit had its own separate kitchen and bath facilities, if the building consisted of multiple units; and
• The rental property was subject to local property taxes, (see Qualified and Non-Qualified Rental Properties).

Income up to $150,000, your return will be $450

File online - renters

File a paper form (ANCHOR-T)

The ANCHOR call center will have extended hours through February 28, 2023. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. until February 28, 2023.

ANCHOR Homeowner FAQs

ANCHOR Renter/Tenant FAQs

Check your status - If you filed online or by phone, allow up to two weeks from when you filed for information to be available. Paper applications can take up to 12 weeks to process.