Homestead Benefit Credit (Formerly known as Homestead Rebate)
To file application: 1-877-658-2972
Online information: www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/homestead/geninf.shtml
Checks are no longer issued by the State. Credits are issued and stay with the property.
2009 H.B. Credit was applied to 2011 2nd qtr.
2010 H.B. Credit was applied to 2012 1st qtr.
2011 H.B. Credit was applied to 2013 3rd qtr.
2012 H.B. Credit was applied to 2015 2nd qtr.
2013 H.B. Credit was applied to 2016 2nd qtr.
2014 H.B. Credit was applied to 2017 2nd qtr.
2015 H.B. Credit (first half) was applied to 2018 2nd qtr.
2015 H.B. Credit (second half) was applied to 2018 4th qtr.
2016 H.B Credit (first half) was applied to 2019 2nd qtr.
2016 H.B Credit (second half) was applied to 2019 4th qtr.
2017 H.B Credit was applied to 2021 2nd qtr.
2018 H.B Credit was applied to 2022 2nd qtr.
Credits cannot be applied to delinquent taxes.
All questions concerning the Homestead Benefit program should be directed to the Division of Taxation at 1-888-238-1233.