[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Lacey as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 2-8-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-02]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.30 et seq., all qualified disabled veterans or eligible surviving spouses owning a taxable residential dwelling in the Township of Lacey shall be eligible for a full 100% property tax exemption of their property tax bill following the completion of the necessary application materials to be filed with the Township Tax Assessor. Upon approval of such application by the Township Assessor, the exemption will commence as of the first day of the month immediately following the day on which such application was received and deemed complete by the Township Tax Assessor.
A. 
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.32, once an application for exemption is approved by the Township Tax Assessor, the Township shall provide refunds of any property taxes paid since the first day of the month immediately following the submission of a complete application to the Township Tax Assessor except as noted in Subsection B, below.
B. 
In the case of a surviving spouse as set forth in N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.30(b)(2) and (c), such exemptions shall be prorated by the Township Tax Collector for the remainder of any taxable year from the date the claimant shall have acquired title to the real property intended to be exempt.