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 campaign, led by the Director of the Division of Taxation in consultation with the Stay NJ Task Force, aims to educate homeowners and tenants about available programs, including the ANCHOR Property Tax Relief Program, the Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement Program, and others. It will provide essential information on eligibility requirements, application processes, and available resources to help residents navigate these programs. The campaign will utilize both electronic and print media to reach a broad audience.

Additionally, the bill requires the Stay NJ Task Force to submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature detailing the administration of the ANCHOR, Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement, and Stay NJ 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 evaluations and recommendations for system improvements to ensure streamlined application and payment processes for property tax relief benefits.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 54:4-8.75