Princeton Extends Property Tax Grace Period To Government Workers Due To Shutdown

PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton is extending some grace to federal government workers due to the shutdown.

The Mayor and Council unanimously voted to approve a resolution at its Monday night meeting to extend the property tax grace period for the fourth quarter 2025 property tax installment for eligible federal employees and federal contractors from Nov. 1 to Feb. 1, 2026.

"This shut down has furloughed or delayed the pay of Federal Employees and contractors, causing a significant financial hardship for residents of Princeton Municipality," according to the resolution. "The Governing Body of Princeton deems it to be in the public interest to provide relief to eligible residents who have been financially impacted by the Federal Government shutdown."

Councilwoman Michelle Pirone Lambros expressed her support for the resolution.

"Thank you to whoever brought it forward. This is excellent. Hopefully, it won't be necessary for too much longer, but we will see what happens," said Lambros on Monday.

The government shutdown began on Oct. 1 and has lasted a record of 43 days. This is the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

The House is expected to vote on a funding package on Wednesday night. If approved, it would then go to President Donald Trump for his signature and end the shutdown.

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