Absecon
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Local offices in Absecon
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Local office · City office
Absecon City Hall, City Clerk
500 Mill Road, Absecon, NJ 08201
Help here
- City information and clerk servicesGet general city information, voter registration, records, and licenses from the City Clerk.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on abseconnj.gov
Utilities · City office
Tax Collector and Sewer Department
500 Mill Road, Absecon, NJ 08201
Help here
- Property tax and sewer billsPay city property taxes and sewer bills or ask the Tax Collector about your bill.
- Senior, disability, and veteran property tax deductionsAsk about property tax deductions for eligible seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on abseconnj.gov
Library · County office
Absecon Branch, Atlantic County Library System
305 New Jersey Avenue, Absecon, NJ 08201
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use public computers, printing, copying, scanning, and free Wi-Fi.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on atlanticlibrary.org
Older adults · City office
Absecon Community Center for Seniors
100 Pitney Road, Absecon, NJ 08201
Help here
- Senior programs and transportation informationContact the center about senior education, social and fitness programs, and transportation to the center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on abseconnj.gov
Housing authority · City office
Absecon Municipal Housing Liaison
500 Mill Road, Absecon, NJ 08201
Help here
- Affordable housing informationAsk the city housing liaison about affordable housing options and how to contact property managers.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on abseconnj.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Atlantic County
Absecon is in Atlantic County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Atlantic County Department of Family and Community Development
1333 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceGet help applying for SNAP, Work First New Jersey, and emergency assistance.Apply online
- NJ FamilyCareGet information and help with NJ FamilyCare and Medicaid.Apply online
- Child supportGet help establishing paternity, locating a parent, or handling a child support matter.Read more
- Housing and emergency assistanceAsk about emergency assistance and services for people facing homelessness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atlanticcountynj.gov
Public health · County office
Atlantic County Division of Public Health
201 South Shore Road, Northfield, NJ 08225
Help here
- Public health clinics and servicesGet information about immunizations, disease screening, and other county health services.
- Women’s health clinicEligible residents can get women’s health screenings and referrals by appointment.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atlanticcountynj.gov
Veterans · County office
Atlantic County Office of Veterans Services
Help here
- Veterans benefits and referralsVeterans and their families can get help with benefit questions, referrals, and case management.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atlanticcountynj.gov
Emergency help · County office
Atlantic County Office of Emergency Management
5033 English Creek Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet emergency information, sign up for alerts, and learn how to prepare for hazards.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atlanticcountynj.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Atlantic County Office on Aging
101 South Shore Road, Office 217, Northfield, NJ 08225
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get information, referrals, and help planning services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Library · County office
Atlantic County Library System
40 Farragut Avenue, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Help here
- Library services and research helpGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, or ask for research help.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on atlanticlibrary.org
New Jersey programs by kind of help
These are run by New Jersey and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- NJ 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988