Salem County
Salem County covers 332 square miles of southwestern New Jersey, with the county seat at Salem.
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- Salem County Board of TaxationProperty records
Hears property tax assessment appeals for every municipality in Salem County and oversees the local tax assessors. File a county tax appeal here if you think your assessment is too high.
- Phone
- (856) 339-8607
- Address
- 110 Fifth Street, Suite 300, Salem, NJ 08079
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- New Jersey property tax assessment appealsHow 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.
- 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 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 assessing and runs the property tax relief programs.
- Salem County Chief Financial Officer/TreasurerProperty taxes
County treasurer: manages county funds. Property taxes are billed and collected by your municipal tax collector, not the county.
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Farm 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.
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- New Jersey Department of Environmental ProtectionNew Jersey's environmental agency: water quality, wetlands, waste and the permits that go with them.
- 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.
- Salem County ClerkPlats
Official records, meetings, licences and vital records.
- Salem County environmental and land servicesSeptic systems
Septic system permits and other environmental health services.
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- 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 works approval.
- New Jersey building code and construction permitsBuilding permits
The New Jersey Uniform Construction Code applies statewide through the Division of Codes and Standards. Your municipal construction office issues the permit, and the state acts for municipalities without one.
- 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 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.
- Salem 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.
- 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.
Salem County offices
- One phone line for 3 offices
- Phone
- (856) 935-7510
- Salem County ClerkOfficial records, meetings and licences.Dale A. Cross, County Clerk
- Salem County Environmental ServicesSeptic and environmental health permits.
- Address
- 110 Fifth Street • Suite 500 Salem, NJ 08079
- Website
- Salem County environmental and land services, listed above
- Salem County Chief Financial Officer/TreasurerProperty tax billing and collection.
- Salem County Public WorksRoads, bridges and right of way.
- Phone
- (856) 769-0453
- Website
- Visit website
- Salem County GIS and mappingSalem County Planning Board keeps the maps and GIS for Salem County.
- Phone
- (856) 935-7510 ext. 8414
- Website
- Visit website
- NJ-GeoWeb (NJDEP) with tax parcelsNew Jersey DEP statewide web map with the block and lot tax parcel layer; Salem County does not publish its own public parcel viewer.
- Salem County maps on GISFinderProperty lines, aerial photos, flood zones, wetlands and GIS data downloads.
- Salem County USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for Salem County is at the Woodstown Service Center, 51 Cheney Rd Ste 2, Woodstown, NJ 08098. Call it to sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and other farm programs, and for farm and tract records. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works from the same office: ask it for wetland determinations, highly erodible land questions and conservation plans.
- Phone
- (856) 769-1126
- Address
- 51 Cheney Rd Ste 2, Woodstown, NJ 08098
- Website
- Visit website
Other county departments (4)
- Choose Salem Economic DevelopmentBusinesses can learn about locating in Salem County, browse available properties, the business directory, financing and funding programs, and bidding opportunities, and contact the economic development office.
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- Visit website
- Ready Salem (Salem County Office of Emergency Management)You can sign up for emergency notifications, read hazard mitigation and family disaster planning guidance, and find local emergency management office information.
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- Visit website
- Salem County Prosecutor's OfficeResidents can submit a crime tip through the Tip Line or online form, find victim and witness services, and read about the county's law enforcement programs.
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- Visit website
- Salem County Improvement AuthorityResidents can find landfill and convenience center hours, recycling and hazardous waste information, Adopt-a-Road and Clean Communities programs, forms, and meeting schedules.
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- Visit website
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
Other New Jersey counties
Neighboring counties
About Salem County
Salem County covers 332 square miles of southwestern New Jersey, with the county seat at Salem. New Jersey does the property work in the municipality: the Tax Assessor sets the value and the Tax Collector bills and collects the tax. Deeds are recorded at the County Clerk, or at the Register of Deeds and Mortgages in some counties.
Cities in Salem County
- Alloway Township
- Carneys Point TownshipCarneys Point Township Clerk · 856-299-0070
- ElmerElmer Clerk · (856) 358-4010
- Elsinboro Township
- Lower Alloways Creek Township
- Mannington TownshipMannington Township Clerk · 856-935-2359
- Oldmans TownshipOldmans Township Clerk · 856-299-0780
- Penns GrovePenns Grove Clerk · 856-299-0098
- Pennsville Township
- Pilesgrove Township
- Pittsgrove TownshipPittsgrove Township Clerk · 856-358-2300
- Quinton Township
- Salem
- Upper Pittsgrove TownshipUpper Pittsgrove Township Clerk · 856-358-8500
- WoodstownWoodstown Clerk · 856-769-2200