New Jersey Surviving Spouse Property Tax Deduction
$250
Military & ServiceHousing & Homeownership
Program at a Glance
- Location: New Jersey (through your local tax assessor)
- Status: Open; eligibility is set as of October 1 of the year before the tax year
- Maximum benefit: A $250 deduction each year
- Who it’s for: Surviving spouses of veterans who meet the wartime service, honorable discharge, residency, citizenship and property ownership requirements
- How to apply: File with your local tax assessor with supporting documents, on time
- Last verified: November 2026
About the Program
Service after 1975 generally requires at least 14 days in a combat zone. Eligibility is determined as of October 1 of the year before the tax year, so check the filing deadline with your local assessor. Questions can go to the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs at 888-865-8387. The state page lists this deduction with its other Gold Star family benefits, including the disabled veteran property tax exemption that requires a permanent and total 100% VA rating.
Official source: New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: Gold Star families
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Last checked Nov 10, 2026.