Jersey City

Local offices in Jersey City

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · City office

  Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services

  One Jackson Square, 364 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305

  Help here

  • Find community helpUse the city's resource directory to find food, housing, health, and other local support.
  Call 201-547-6800DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycitynj.gov

• Housing authority · City office

  Division of Tenant and Landlord Relations

  342 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305

  Help here

  • Tenant and landlord helpResidents can ask about the city's rent control rules and get information or referrals about landlord and tenant concerns.
  Call 201-547-5127DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycitynj.gov

• Housing authority · City office

  Jersey City Housing Authority

  400 U.S. Highway 1, Marion Gardens, Jersey City, NJ 07306

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental vouchersEligible residents can apply for public housing or housing choice vouchers when applications are open.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 201-706-4676DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycityha.org

• Utilities · City office

  Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority

  13-15 Linden Avenue East, Jersey City, NJ 07305

  Help here

  • Water and sewer customer helpResidents can contact the authority about water and sewer service, while the customer service line handles water bills.Read more
  Call 201-432-1150DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jcmua.com

• Public health · City office

  Division of Community Health and Wellness

  One Jackson Square, 364 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305

  Help here

  • City health servicesContact the city health department for public health information and health services.
  Call 201-547-6800DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycitynj.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Division of Senior Affairs

  One Jackson Square, 356 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305

  Help here

  • Senior servicesContact the division for information about services and programs for older residents.
  Call 201-547-5750DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycitynj.gov

• Veterans · City office

  Office of Veterans Affairs

  394 Central Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07307

  Help here

  • Veteran support and referralsVeterans can get help finding employment, housing, education, and community resources.
  Call 201-547-4919DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycitynj.gov

• Local office · City office

  Resident Response Center

  280 Grove Street, Basement, Jersey City, NJ 07302

  Help here

  • City service requestsResidents can report local problems and ask the city to connect them with the right department.
  Call 201-547-4900DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycitynj.gov

• Immigrant services · City office

  Division of Immigrant Affairs

  394 Central Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07307

  Help here

  • Immigration forms and referralsResidents can get help with immigration forms and referrals to local nonprofit services.
  Call 201-547-4328DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycitynj.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Hudson One-Stop Career Center, Jersey City

  438 Summit Avenue, 1st Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesJob seekers can get career counseling, resume help, job training information, and access to public computers.
  Call 201-217-4641DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov

• State office · State office

  New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Jersey City Licensing Center

  438 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07307

  Help here

  • Driver license servicesResidents can visit the licensing center for eligible driver license and identification transactions.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov

• Library · City office

  Jersey City Free Public Library

  Priscilla Gardner Main Library, 472 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302

  Help here

  • Library system servicesResidents can use library collections, programs, public computers, and other services at city branches.Read more
  Call 201-547-4526DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jclibrary.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Department of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development

  Caven Point Complex, 1 Chapel Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305

  Help here

  • Recreation programsResidents can find and register for sports, arts, aquatics, and youth activities.Apply onlineRead more
  • Free resident pool accessJersey City residents can use the city pools for free.Read more
  Call 201-547-5003DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycitynj.gov

City of Jersey City website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jersey City

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Hudson County

Jersey City is in Hudson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Hudson County Department of Family Services, Division of Welfare

  257 Cornelison Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for food, cash, health, disability, and child care assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  • Emergency assistanceAsk the county about emergency help with basic needs.
  Call 201-420-3000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hcnj.us

• Local office · City office

  Jersey City WIC Program

  City Hall Annex, 1 Jackson Square, Jersey City, NJ 07305

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportGet nutrition support and food benefits if you are pregnant or have a young child.
  Call 201-547-6842DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov

• Housing authority · City office

  Jersey City Housing Authority

  400 U.S. Highway 1, Marion Gardens Building 7, Jersey City, NJ 07306

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental vouchersApply for public housing or rental assistance when applications are open.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 201-706-4600DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jerseycityha.org

• Local office · Nonprofit

  NJ 211

  Help here

  • Community service referralsCall or visit NJ 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.Read more
  Call 877-652-1148Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nj211.org

• Older adults · County office

  Hudson County Division on Aging

  830 Bergen Avenue, Suite 3B, Jersey City, NJ 07306

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesGet information and referrals for services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 201-369-4313DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Hudson One-Stop Career Center

  438 Summit Avenue, 1st Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306

  Help here

  • Job and career supportGet career counseling, job search help, training information, and resume support.
  Call 201-217-4641DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov

Everything in Hudson County

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