New Jersey
Statewide agencies, services, and property records, plus all its counties.
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- New Jersey property tax assessment appealsProperty records
How to appeal a property tax assessment in New Jersey: appeals go to your County Board of Taxation, or straight to the Tax Court for assessments over $1 million. In most counties the deadline is April 1, or 45 days after the assessment notices are mailed if later (May 1 after a town-wide revaluation). Burlington, Gloucester and Monmouth counties use an alternate calendar: county board appeals are due January 15, or 45 days after the notice if later, while direct Tax Court appeals over $1 million stay due April 1.
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New Jersey's environmental agency: water quality, wetlands, waste and the permits that go with them.
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- NRCS wetland determinations and conservation complianceFarm wetland rules for USDA program participants. Before you drain, fill or clear a wet area in a farm field, ask NRCS at your local USDA Service Center for a wetland determination.
- Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-up, USDA Farm Service AgencyHow the Conservation Reserve Program works, which sign-ups are open and what it pays. You enroll land in CRP at your county Farm Service Agency office at the local USDA Service Center.
- NRCS highly erodible land determinationsHow NRCS decides whether a farm field is highly erodible land, which affects USDA program eligibility and conservation plans. Requests go to NRCS at your local USDA Service Center.
- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterFlood zones
Official source for flood insurance rate maps. Enter an address to see the current flood zone and download the FIRM panel and letters of map change.
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- FEMA Disaster DeclarationsSearch federal disaster and emergency declarations by state, county and incident to see whether an area was declared and what assistance was authorized.
- FEMA Increased Cost of ComplianceFlood insurance coverage that helps pay to elevate, relocate, demolish or floodproof a substantially damaged building.
- New Jersey state landsPublic land
State-owned land in New Jersey: who manages it, what you may do on it, and how leases and easements work.
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- USGS map of public and protected landNational map of federal, state, local and other public and protected land from the U.S. Geological Survey Protected Areas Database (PAD-US).
- New Jersey food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official USDA directory entry for New Jersey: program website, EBT contacts, and application or local-office links where available.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- New Jersey unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Official New Jersey unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- New Jersey Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find New Jersey Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- New Jersey energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find New Jersey energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- New Jersey WIC programWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
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- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- New Jersey child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Child care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- New Jersey Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher ProgramRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- New Jersey emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help
Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- New Jersey WorkFirst NJ cash assistanceCash assistance (TANF)
Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- New Jersey child support servicesChild support services
Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.
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- Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- New Jersey Division of Aging ServicesSenior services and aging
Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation ServicesDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- New Jersey veterans benefits helpVeterans benefits help
Get free help applying for federal and state veterans benefits, such as disability compensation, pension and survivor benefits, and find a veterans service officer near you. Check eligibility and office hours with the agency.
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- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOFind a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- New Jersey unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- New Jersey driver and vehicle servicesDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official driver and vehicle services. Check the agency for renewals, appointments, document requirements, registration, and titles.
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- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideOfficial guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryConsumer complaints and scams
Find your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- New Jersey emergency management and recovery contactsDisaster recovery assistance
State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.
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- USAGov disaster assistance application guideOfficial disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Other New Jersey resources
- New Jersey septic system permitsIn New Jersey your local health department issues the septic permit under state standards. Start here for the rules, the design requirements and the treatment …
- New Jersey water wells and water rightsPrivate wells in New Jersey: the well permit, the Private Well Testing Act rules that apply when a home is sold, and the state well records.
- New Jersey Geological and Water SurveyNew Jersey geology: landslide, earthquake and ground hazards, groundwater, minerals and geologic maps.
- New Jersey wildfire risk mapNew Jersey Forest Fire Service's wildfire risk portal: use the interactive Risk Explorer map to see wildfire risk in your area. It is a screening tool, not an …
- New Jersey hurricane coastal evacuation mapsCoastal evacuation route maps for New Jersey's shore counties, used when a hurricane or coastal storm forces evacuation.
- New Jersey State Historic Preservation OfficeNew Jersey's historic preservation office, the state survey of historic properties and the National Register listings.
- New Jersey statewide property mapNew Jersey's statewide map of property lines. Search an address or parcel to see its boundaries.
- New Jersey statutesRead New Jersey state law, search it by chapter or keyword, and find the section behind a rule you have been quoted.
- New Jersey vital recordsOrder a New Jersey birth, death or marriage certificate, and see who is allowed to request one.
- New Jersey Department of TransportationState highways in New Jersey: road maps, projects, and the approach or access permit you need before you build a driveway onto a state road.
- New Jersey State ArchivesHistorical New Jersey government records, early land records, plats and maps.
- New Jersey county boards of taxation directoryAddress, phone and website of all 21 county boards of taxation, which hear property tax assessment appeals.
- New Jersey local food-assistance officesFind a local office that handles food-assistance applications and case questions. Choose your county or service area in this official state directory.
- New Jersey licensed land surveyor lookupSearch the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for a licensed land surveyor by name or license number. Only a licensed surveyor…
- New Jersey building code and construction permitsThe New Jersey Uniform Construction Code applies statewide through the Division of Codes and Standards. Your municipal construction office issues the permit, a…
- New Jersey property taxIn New Jersey the municipal Tax Assessor values your home and land and the municipal Tax Collector sends the bill. The Division of Taxation oversees local asse…
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
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Largest cities
- Atlantic City
- Bayonne
- Belleville Township
- Bergenfield
- Berkeley Township
- Bernards Township
- Bloomfield Township
- Brick Township
- Bridgeton
- Bridgewater Township
- Camden
- Cherry Hill Township
- City of Orange Township
- Clifton
- Deptford Township
- East Brunswick Township
- East Orange
- East Windsor Township
- Edison Township
- Egg Harbor Township
- Elizabeth
- Englewood
- Evesham Township
- Ewing Township
- Fair Lawn
- Fort Lee
- Franklin Township (Somerset County)
- Freehold Township
- Galloway Township
- Garfield
- Gloucester Township
- Hackensack
- Hamilton Township (Atlantic County)
- Hamilton Township (Mercer County)
- Hillsborough Township
- Hoboken
- Howell Township
- Irvington Township
- Jackson Township
- Jersey City
- Kearny
- Lacey Township
- Lakewood Township
- Lawrence Township (Mercer County)
- Linden
- Livingston Township
- Lodi
- Long Branch
- Manalapan Township
- Manchester Township
- Marlboro Township
- Middletown Township
- Millville
- Monroe Township (Gloucester County)
- Monroe Township (Middlesex County)
- Montclair Township
- Mount Laurel Township
- Mount Olive Township
- Neptune Township
- New Brunswick
- Newark
- North Bergen Township
- North Brunswick Township
- Nutley Township
- Ocean Township (Monmouth County)
- Old Bridge Township
- Paramus
- Parsippany-Troy Hills Township
- Passaic
- Paterson
- Pemberton Township
- Pennsauken Township
- Perth Amboy
- Piscataway Township
- Plainfield
- Princeton
- Rahway
- Randolph Township
- Ridgewood
- Rockaway Township
- Sayreville
- South Brunswick Township
- Stafford Township
- Teaneck Township
- Toms River Township
- Trenton
- Union City
- Union Township (Union County)
- Vineland
- Voorhees Township
- Wall Township
- Washington Township (Gloucester County)
- Wayne Township
- West New York
- West Orange Township
- West Windsor Township
- Westfield
- Willingboro Township
- Winslow Township
- Woodbridge Township