Jersey City
Jersey City is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
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Who to contact
- Jersey City ClerkOfficial records, meetings and licences.Sean J. Gallagher, City Clerk
- Phone
- (201) 547-5150
- Address
- 280 Grove Street Jersey City, NJ 07302
- Website
- Visit website
- Jersey City Tax AssessorProperty valuation and classification.
- Phone
- 201-547-5131
- Website
- Visit website
- Jersey City Tax CollectorJersey City Tax Collector sends property tax bills and takes payments online, by mail or in person.
- Phone
- (201) 547-5124
- Website
- Visit website
- Jersey City Planning and ZoningZoning, land use and development review.
- Phone
- (201) 547-4832
- Website
- Visit website
- Jersey City ZoningChapter 345 of the Jersey City Municipal Code, the zoning and land development ordinance.
- Jersey City Online Permitting and LicensingCity office for building permits and licensing.
- Phone
- (201) 547-5070
- Website
- Visit website
- Jersey City Public WorksRoads, bridges and right of way.
- Phone
- 201-547-4400
- Address
- 280 Grove Street Jersey City NJ 07302
- Website
- Visit website
Who handles what in Jersey City
- Zoning and land use
- Office
- Jersey City Planning and Zoning, (201) 547-4832
- Building permits
- Office
- Jersey City Online Permitting and Licensing, (201) 547-5070
- Property value and homestead
- Office
- Jersey City Tax Assessor, 201-547-5131
- Property tax bills
- Office
- Jersey City Tax Collector, (201) 547-5124
- Deeds, mortgages and plats
- Office
- Hudson County Register, (201) 395-4760
- Roads
- City streets
- Jersey City Public Works, 201-547-4400
- State highways
- New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)
Where to find things
- Hudson County SNAP food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Local SNAP food-assistance office information for Hudson County, listed in the official state directory. Find the agency’s contact details and ask about applications, interviews, or an existing case.
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- New Jersey food assistanceOfficial USDA directory entry for New Jersey: program website, EBT contacts, and application or local-office links where available.
- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- 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 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.
- Hudson County emergency assistanceEmergency shelter and eviction help
Ask the county about emergency help with housing costs, shelter, homelessness services or avoiding eviction. Check current availability and eligibility with the county.
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- New Jersey emergency shelter and eviction helpFind emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
- 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.
- Hudson County office on agingSenior services and aging
Contact the Hudson County office on aging, the area agency on aging and Aging and Disability Resource Connection for the county, for help finding services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the office.
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- New Jersey Division of Aging ServicesFind 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.
- 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 city departments (2)
- Jersey City Historic Preservation CommissionThe Historic Preservation Commission and its staff in City Planning oversee Jersey City's local historic districts and landmarks. Work on a landmark or a property in a designated historic district needs a Certificate of No Effect or a Certificate of Appropriateness before work begins, whether or not a construction permit is required.
- Phone
- (201) 547-5010
- Address
- 1 Jackson Square, 2nd floor, Jersey City, NJ 07305
- Website
- Visit website
- Public authority that runs the sewer system in Jersey City. Call to report an emergency sewer issue such as a backup; water problems are handled by a separate number on the same page.
- Phone
- (201) 432-1150
- Website
- Visit website
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to find who owns a piece of land
- 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
About Jersey City
Jersey City is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey. In New Jersey the city does the property work: the Tax Assessor sets values, the Tax Collector bills them, and the city handles zoning and permits. Deeds are recorded at the county.