The current filing season for New Jersey’s ANCHOR (Affordable Communities for Homeowners and Renters) property tax relief benefit is based on 2020 residency, income and age – but rather than take action to file for this payment, most residents who received the benefit for tax year 2019 will have their applications filed automatically.

The program, which offers tax relief to property owners or renters whose principal residence is New Jersey, and who meet certain income limits, provides payments…