NJ · BENEFITS BY STATE
New Jersey provides substantial disabled-veteran property relief, annual veteran tax deductions, education benefits, long-term care, and claims representation.
Every summary below links to the responsible public agency. Eligibility rules can be case-specific, so use this page as a map and confirm details at the source before acting.
Qualifying wartime veterans rated 100% permanently and totally service-connected and certain surviving spouses
The exemption can eliminate property tax on the qualifying primary residence. Ownership, occupancy, service-period, disability, and residency rules apply.
Qualifying honorably discharged wartime veterans and certain surviving spouses
Eligible homeowners may receive an annual deduction from property taxes on a qualifying New Jersey residence.
Qualifying honorably discharged veterans filing a New Jersey resident income-tax return
Eligible veterans may claim the state’s veteran exemption on their New Jersey income-tax return after service verification.
Program-specific rules apply to veterans, National Guard members, POW/MIA dependents, and survivors
New Jersey offers several military-connected education programs, including tuition assistance or waivers for designated groups.
New Jersey veterans and eligible dependents or survivors
State and county service officers provide free help with disability, pension, survivor, and related benefit claims.
