Who can use the property tax deduction claim?

The form is for a qualified New Jersey resident senior citizen, disabled person, or surviving spouse or surviving civil union partner claiming a deduction on a dwelling house.

What information and documents does the claim request?

It asks for claimant, dwelling, eligibility, and income information. The instructions list possible supporting proofs, including age, disability, ownership, or residency documents.

Do I need a notary for the property tax deduction claim?

No. The document is signed and dated without a notary. Its declaration is treated as made under oath, but the form does not request notarization.

Manchester Township, MT · Ocean County

No notary required

Claim for Senior Citizen, Disabled Person, or Surviving Spouse Property Tax Deduction

Qualified senior citizens, disabled people, and surviving spouses or civil union partners use this claim to request a real property tax deduction on their dwelling.

What this form is

This claim requests a real property tax deduction for a qualifying senior citizen, disabled person, or surviving spouse or civil union partner. It asks for claimant and property details, eligibility information, income, and signatures; a supplemental income form is included. The instructions describe filing with the municipal tax assessor or collector and list documentary proofs that may be attached to support eligibility.

Who needs it

A qualified New Jersey resident senior citizen, disabled person, or surviving spouse or civil union partner claiming a deduction for their dwelling house may file this form.

How to submit it

File the completed claim with the municipal tax assessor from October 1 through December 31 of the pretax year, or with the municipal tax collector from January 1 through December 31 of the tax year.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the declaration is treated as made under oath, but no notarization is requested.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Claim
Download the property tax deduction claim and supplemental income form.
2
Complete The Form
Fill in claimant and dwelling details, tax year, eligibility information, income, and required signatures.
3
Gather Supporting Proofs
Attach photocopies of documents that support eligibility, such as age, disability, ownership, or residency proofs, if applicable.
4
Submit To The Assessor Or Collector
File with the municipal tax assessor during the pretax-year filing period or the municipal tax collector during the tax-year filing period.

Frequently asked questions

Who can use the property tax deduction claim?: The form is for a qualified New Jersey resident senior citizen, disabled person, or surviving spouse or surviving civil union partner claiming a deduction on a dwelling house.
What information and documents does the claim request?: It asks for claimant, dwelling, eligibility, and income information. The instructions list possible supporting proofs, including age, disability, ownership, or residency documents.
Do I need a notary for the property tax deduction claim?: No. The document is signed and dated without a notary. Its declaration is treated as made under oath, but the form does not request notarization.
How do I submit the claim?: File it with the municipal tax assessor from October 1 through December 31 of the pretax year, or with the municipal tax collector from January 1 through December 31 of the tax year.

Need something notarized?

This Claim for Senior Citizen, Disabled Person, or Surviving Spouse Property Tax Deduction doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Manchester Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.