I live in a Mobile Home Park in New Jersey. I own my Mobile, but pay space rent which includes utilities each month. Does this qualify as paying rent?

[alicia7janine]

this covers trash, water and other expenses. not gas or electric.

[ChristinaS · Accepted solution]

Yes, this is considered rent for the purposes of the Property Tax Deduction/ Credit on the NJ return. You are a tenant for this purpose, even if you own the mobile home.

Indicate that you are a renter on the first screen in the NJ interview, not a homeowner. Enter the site fee as the rent so your tax benefit can be calculated.