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NJ S476

NJ S476
"Homestead School Property Tax Reimbursement Act"; provides State reimbursement for 50% of school property taxes paid by seniors, 65 years and older.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill, entitled the "Homestead School Property Tax Reimbursement Act," would reduce the school property tax burden on senior residents of the State who are 65 years or older by 50%. The bill provides a reimbursement for property taxes paid to eligible claimants from the Casino Revenue Fund. The bill phases in eligibility over a three-year period through income limits. For the first year, only seniors with incomes of $35,000 or less would be eligible for the reimbursement. The income limit rises to $75,000 for the second year and there is no income limit for the third year and thereafter. A surviving spouse who is at least 55 years of age also would qualify for the reimbursement. The Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury would be responsible for promulgating application forms for the reimbursement and issuing rules and regulations.

AI Summary

This bill, entitled the "Homestead School Property Tax Reimbursement Act," would reduce the school property tax burden on senior residents of the State who are 65 years or older by 50%. The bill provides a reimbursement from the Casino Revenue Fund for eligible claimants, which includes seniors with incomes of $35,000 or less in the first year, $75,000 or less in the second year, and any income level in the third year and thereafter. The bill also allows the surviving spouse of a deceased resident who received the reimbursement to continue receiving it if they are at least 55 years old and remain in the same homestead. The Director of the Division of Taxation in the Department of the Treasury would be responsible for administering the program, including promulgating application forms and rules and regulations, and issuing reimbursement payments.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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