NJ Mailing Stay Property Tax Rebate Checks Starting February 9

Eligible seniors and disabled homeowners can check status and contact state if payment is missing.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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New Jersey officials have confirmed that the first Stay NJ property tax rebate checks for eligible homeowners will begin arriving in mailboxes on February 9, 2026. The rebates, which reimburse qualifying seniors and disabled homeowners for a portion of their property tax bill, will be sent out in phases throughout 2026. Homeowners can check the status of their Stay NJ, ANCHOR, or Senior Freeze benefits online or by phone, and should contact the state if they believe they are entitled to a payment but have not received it.

Why it matters

The Stay NJ property tax rebate program is an important source of relief for many seniors and disabled residents in the state, helping to offset the high cost of property taxes. Ensuring eligible homeowners receive their full rebate is crucial, as property taxes continue to be a major financial burden for many New Jerseyans.

The details

The Stay NJ rebates will be sent out in the form of paper checks, with the first round mailing on February 9, 2026. Additional payments will follow quarterly throughout the year as part of the program's phased rollout. Homeowners can check their application status and rebate amount using the New Jersey Division of Taxation's online tool or by calling their hotline. If a payment is missing, residents should contact the Division directly, as additional verification or documentation may be needed to process delayed payments.

  • The first Stay NJ property tax rebate checks will begin mailing on February 9, 2026.
  • Additional Stay NJ payments will follow quarterly throughout 2026 as part of the program's phased rollout.
  • The PAS-1 combined application for next year's Stay NJ, Senior Freeze, and ANCHOR benefits is open now through November 2, 2026.

The players

New Jersey Division of Taxation

The state agency responsible for administering the Stay NJ property tax rebate program and other tax relief initiatives.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill

The current governor of New Jersey, who is expected to include continued funding for property tax relief programs in her upcoming state budget proposal.

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