N.J. Stat. Ann. § 54:4-3.3d

When, at the time of any such acquisition, the owner has paid the taxes for the current tax year in full or for a period beyond the date of the acquisition by the State or by a State agency, or by an authority created by the State, the owner shall be entitled to reimbursement for the taxes paid by him for the remaining portion of the calendar year beyond the date of acquisition, and if such taxes for the said remaining portion of the year shall not have been paid by the owner, they shall be paid to the municipality wherein the real property is located, by the State or by the State agency, or by the authority created by the State, acquiring the real property, as the case may be.