Senior citizens in Lawrence Township may see no increase in property taxes resulting from the school district’s proposed $94.9M bond referendum if they qualify for the N.J. Senior Freeze Program, according to school officials.
The announcement comes ahead of a special election on March 11, when residents will vote on a referendum to fund improvements. The proposed upgrades include new community-accessible spaces at the middle school, featuring ADA-compliant parking, restrooms and event areas that can be used without entering the main school building.
The improvements are intended to benefit both students and community members, including seniors who attend school events or participate in local programs.
Seniors who qualify for the state’s Senior Freeze Program will be shielded from any property tax increases resulting from the referendum. The program, run by the N.J. of Taxation, reimburses eligible homeowners for property tax increases by freezing the taxable value of their homes.
To qualify for the program, residents must be 65 or older, own their home, and have had an income of $169,268 or less in 2024. Eligible seniors will be reimbursed for any tax increases tied to the referendum.
Additional details about the Senior Freeze Program can be found at the state Division of Taxation’s website.
The district encourages all residents to vote in the referendum on March 11. Polls will be open at regular voting locations.
For more information about the referendum, visit www.ltps.org/referendum.
Senior citizens cheer for a sports team at Lawrence Middle School. (Photo by Jen Baldassari/Lawrence Township Public Schools.),
