VETERAN/SURVIVING SPOUSE DEDUCTION REQUIREMENTS (FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE TAX ASSESSOR’S OFFICE)

1. Ownership and New Jersey residency as of October 1 of previous year

2. Honorably discharged U.S. Armed Forces veteran or unmarried surviving spouse of veteran or active service person – original record of service or DD214. – (click here for DD214)

3. Military service during certain war, conflict or “peacekeeping mission” time periods

4. Completed application

Annual benefit – $250.00 for 2003 and thereafter