This bill mandates the establishment of a public awareness campaign and a dedicated call center to assist residents with various property tax relief programs in New Jersey. The Director of the Division of Taxation, in collaboration with the Stay NJ Task Force, will lead the campaign to educate homeowners and tenants about available programs, including the ANCHOR Property Tax Relief Program, the Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement Program, and others aimed at veterans, seniors, and disabled individuals. The campaign will provide essential information on eligibility requirements, application processes, and available resources, utilizing both electronic and print media for outreach.

Additionally, the bill requires the Stay NJ Task Force to submit an annual report detailing the administration of the ANCHOR, Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement, and Stay NJ Property Tax Credit programs. This report will include data on applications processed, payments made, program costs, and recommendations for legislative or regulatory changes to improve the efficiency of these programs. The task force will also be responsible for ongoing assessments and recommendations for system improvements to streamline the application and payment processes for property tax relief benefits.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 54:4-8.75