Senator James Beach, Assemblyman Louis Greenwald, and Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt announced today their offices would assist local senior citizens in filing for “Senior Freeze” property tax relief.
Under the “Senior Freeze,” eligible seniors and disabled residents receive reimbursement for the difference between local property tax paid the first year they enrolled in the program and property taxes owed in tax year 2008. The household income threshold recently increased to $70,000 per year from $60,000, making many more residents eligible for the program.
“For seniors living on a fixed income, the ‘Senior Freeze’ will provide real property tax savings,” said Beach. “This program will help eligible residents continue to make their homes in New Jersey.”
“In these tough economic times, the ‘Senior Freeze’ provides badly needed property tax relief,” said Greenwald. “Our offices stand ready to assist seniors and disabled residents in filing their ‘Senior Freeze’ applications.”
“To date, 132,000 taxpayers have seen real savings from the ‘Senior Freeze’ program,” said Lampitt. “With eligibility expanded, we urge local residents to call our office to see if they qualify for this valuable program.”
The “Senior Freeze” assistance programs will take place Wednesday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camden County College’s Rohrer Center in Cherry Hill, and Wednesday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the M. Allen Vogelson Library’s Voorhees Branch. This assistance program is offered by appointment only.
Residents can sign up for an appointment or learn more about program eligibility by calling 435–1247. The application deadline for the “Senior Freeze” is June 1.
