NJ Mailing Stay Property Tax Rebates to Eligible Homeowners

Checks for qualifying seniors and disabled residents begin arriving on February 9, 2026.

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 as part of the program's rollout.

Why it matters

The Stay NJ program provides critical property tax relief for the state's senior and disabled homeowner populations, many of whom are on fixed incomes and struggling with the high cost of living in New Jersey. The rebates can help ease the financial burden for these vulnerable residents.

The details

Homeowners who filed the PAS-1 combined property tax relief application last year will receive the first round of Stay NJ rebate checks. Additional payments will follow quarterly throughout 2026. Residents can check the status of their benefits online or by phone, and should contact the Division of Taxation if they believe they are entitled to a payment but have not received it.

  • The first Stay NJ rebate checks will begin mailing on February 9, 2026.
  • Additional Stay NJ payments will be sent out quarterly throughout 2026.

The players

New Jersey Division of Taxation

The state agency responsible for administering the Stay NJ property tax rebate program.

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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What’s next

The PAS-1 combined application for next year's Stay NJ, Senior Freeze, and ANCHOR benefits is now open, and residents have until November 2, 2026 to apply. However, future Stay NJ rebates will remain contingent on approval in the state budget.

The takeaway

The Stay NJ property tax rebate program provides crucial financial assistance to New Jersey's senior and disabled homeowner populations. While the initial round of checks is set to begin mailing in February 2026, the long-term future of the program will depend on continued state funding and budget negotiations.