It has been brought to the attention of the County that a fraudulent letter dated March 13, 2023 (on fake County letterhead) has been circulating through the Veterans Community over the last few days.

Military veteran who was honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States on or any time before the last day of the tax year are eligible for a $6,000 exemption on their New Jersey Income Tax return.  A spouse (or civil union partner) is also eligible for an exemption if they are a veteran who was honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances and you are filing a joint return.

This exemption is in addition to any other exemptions you are entitled to claim and is available on both the resident and nonresident returns. You cannot claim this exemption for a domestic partner or for your dependents.

This exemption can only be claimed by qualifying veterans. It does not pass through to a surviving spouse.

To provide all our Bergen County Veterans with the best support, we ask that you create an online account. This account will only be accessible by you and the Division of Veterans Services personnel.

Transportation to Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in New Jersey is available Monday through Friday through a coordinated effort with the Bergen County Division of Community Transportation and the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

Phone: 201-368-5955

New Jersey Medical Centers - New Jersey HC System: 

• East Orange 07018 (385 Tremont Ave., 973-676-1000)
• Lyons 07939 (151 Knollcroft Rd., 908-647-0180)

New Jersey Medical Centers - Clinics: 

• Brick 08724 (970 St. Rt. 70, 732-206-8900)
• Cape May 08204 (U.S. C.G. Trmg. Ctr. 1 Munro Ave., 609-898-8700)
• Elizabeth 07206 (654 East Jersey St., 908-994-0120)
• Ft. Dix 08640 (Marshall Hall, 8th & Alabama, 609-562-2999)
• Hackensack 07601 (385 Prospect Ave., 201-487-1390)
• Ft. Monmouth 07703 (Paterson Health Clinic, Stephenson Ave., 732-532-4483)
• Jersey City 07302 (115 Christopher Columbus Dr., 201-435-3055)
• Morris Plains 07950 (540) West Hanover Ave., 973-645-1441)
• New Brunswick 08901 (317 George St., 732-729-9555)
• Trenton 08611 (171 Jersey St., Bldg. 36, 609-989-2355)
• Tumersville 08096 (160 Fries Mill Rd. 856-262-4140)
• Ventor 08406 (6601 Ventnor Ave., Suite 16, 609-823-3122)
• Vineland 08360 (520 Northwest Blvd., 856-262-4140)

Regional Office: 

• Newark 07102 (20 Washington Pl., Statewide, 1-800-827-1000)

Vet Centers: 

• Jersey City 07302 (115 Christopher Columbus Dr. 200, 973-645-5954)
• Secaucus 07094 (110A Meadowlands Parkway, Suite 102, 201-223-7787)
• Trenton 08611 (171 Jersey St., Bldg. 39, 609-989-2260)
• Ventnor 08406 (6601 Ventnor Ave., Suite 105, 609-487-8387)

National Cemeteries: 

• Beverly 08010 (915 Bridgeboro Rd., 609-877-5460)
• Salem 08079 (R.F.D, 3, Fort Mott Rd., Box 542, 609-877-5460)

State Cemetery:

• Wrightstown 08562 (BG William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 14 Chesterfield Arneytown Rd., 609-738-2400)

Other Important Information Sources: 

• VA Benefits, 1-800-827-1000
• Health Benefits, 1-877-222-8387
• Education Benefits, 1-888-442-4551
• Life Insurance, 1-800-669-8477
• Debt Management, 1-800-827-0648
• Mammography Hotline, 1-888-492-7844
• Telecommunication Device For the Deaf (TDD), 1-800-829-4833
• CHAMPVA, 1-800-733-8387
• Headstones and Markers, 1-800-697-6947
• Health Eligibility Center, 1644 Tullie Circle, Atlanta, GA 30329-2303, 404-235-1257 or 1-800-929-8387

100% Total Disabled Vet Exemption

N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.30 et seq.

100% permanently and totally disabled war veterans or the unmarried surviving spouses of such disabled war veterans are granted a full property tax exemption on their dwelling house and the lot on which it is situated. To qualify, you must be an honorably discharged disabled veteran who had active service in time of war in the US Armed Forces, or the unmarried surviving spouse of such a disabled veteran. Unmarried surviving spouses of servicepersons who died in active service in time of war also qualify.

Claim Form D.V.S.S.E must be filed with the municipal tax assessor. Effective date of exemption is set once application is made.
Eligibility Requirements for Disabled Veterans

100% Totally and Permanently Disabled Veterans can receive Property Tax Exemption once eligibility requirements are met. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Veterans Administration) Certificate of 100% Total and Permanent Disability while on Active Duty is still required by law.

To qualify, you must:

• Have active duty service in the United States Armed Forces;

• Be honorably discharged;

• Be a legal resident of New Jersey;

• Own and occupy the dwelling house as your main home and residence;

• Provide a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Veterans Administration) certification of active duty service-connected disability stating you are 100% permanently and totally disabled.

Eligibility Requirements for Surviving Spouse/Civil Union/Domestic Partner

To qualify, you must:

• Be a legal resident of New Jersey;

• Confirm the deceased veteran had active duty service in the United States Armed Forces;

• Confirm the deceased veteran was honorably discharged or demonstrate the military service person died on active duty;

• Document the deceased veteran or military service person was a New Jersey resident at death;

• Have not remarried or formed a new registered civil union/domestic partnership;

• Own and occupy the dwelling house as your main home and residence;

• Provide a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Veterans Administration) active certification of duty service-connected disability stating the deceased veteran was 100% permanently and totally disabled.

NOTE **Claimants must inform the assessor of any change in status which may affect their continued entitlement to the exemption.