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Division of Taxation

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Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR)

ANCHOR Benefit Payments

We will start distributing ANCHOR benefits in early October, and continue on a rolling basis. Most applicants will receive their payment about 90 days after applying, unless additional information is needed to process the application.

Multi-Factor Authentication from ID.me

The ANCHOR application passcode is different from the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) code from ID.me. The MFA code confirms your identity when logging into ID.me, while the ANCHOR passcode is specific to your application. If you received a passcode, it is on your application mailer and can be used to access the ANCHOR application online. If you do not have a passcode, you will need to verify your identity through ID.me and use the MFA code instead. Our representatives can help but cannot provide a passcode.

ANCHOR Benefit Mailers

We sent out all mailers with filing information and instructions on how to apply for the ANCHOR Benefit to homeowners and tenants. If you did not receive a mailer, see the FAQ for answers to common filing questions.

ANCHOR Benefit Confirmation Letter

If you received the ANCHOR Benefit Confirmation Letter, the application was filed using last year’s information. The deadline to update your address or bank details was September 15, 2024. Payments will be issued using the information we have on file, beginning early October.

This program offers property tax relief to New Jersey residents who own or rent property in New Jersey as their main home and meet certain income limits. This year's ANCHOR benefit is based on residency, income, and age from 2021.

Filing Deadline

The deadline to apply is November 30, 2024.

ID.me

Many taxpayers will need to use the ID.me system for extra identity verification when applying for the ANCHOR benefit. This applies to:

• Anyone using the ANCHOR ID/PIN search function;
• New filers or those who did not receive an ANCHOR mailer or letter;
• Anyone who no longer has their ANCHOR mailer/letter or its information.
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Setting Up Your ID.me Account

Scam Alert

Scammers may send texts or emails to steal your identity. We will never ask for personal information via text about your ANCHOR benefit. Always contact us directly before sharing personal details in response to messages claiming to be about the ANCHOR program.

Visit our Scams page for more information.