North Plainfield

Local offices in North Plainfield

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

• Local office · City office

  Borough Hall

  263 Somerset Street, North Plainfield, NJ 07060

  Help here

  • Borough servicesVisit or call Borough Hall for help finding municipal services and offices.
  Call 908-769-2900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Finance and Tax Collector

  263 Somerset Street, North Plainfield, NJ 07060-4846

  Help here

  • Property tax and sewer billsGet help with property tax and sewer bills, payments, and sewer bill appeals.
  • Water and sewer bill helpFind information about help paying water and sewer bill arrears.Apply online
  Call 908-769-2908DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  North Plainfield Memorial Library

  6 Rockview Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ 07060

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the library to borrow books and other materials and access public library services.
  Call 908-458-8436DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Vermeule Community Center

  614 Greenbrook Road, North Plainfield, NJ 07063

  Help here

  • Community center activitiesContact Recreation about activities and use of the community center.
  • Senior Citizens ClubCall the club contact for information about senior meetings and events at the community center.Read more
  Call 908-756-0247DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · State office

  New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, South Plainfield

  5000 Hadley Road, Suite 102, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

  Help here

  • Motor vehicle servicesVisit for driver licensing and other motor vehicle services offered at this location.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  NJ 211

  Help here

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

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

Borough of North Plainfield website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Offices for all of Somerset County

North Plainfield is in Somerset County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Somerset County Board of Social Services

  73 East High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, or emergency help.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the county office.
  • Housing and emergency shelter helpAsk about help with rent, utilities, security deposits, or temporary shelter.Read more
  Call 908-526-8800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Somerset County Department of Health

  27 Warren Street, Somerville, NJ 08876

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about public health programs, disease prevention, and health clinics.
  • Vaccines for eligible childrenAsk about no-cost vaccines for children who qualify for the state vaccine program.Read more
  Call 908-231-7155DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services

  27 Warren Street, Somerville, NJ 08876

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information and referrals for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 908-704-6346DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Somerset County Office of Veterans Services

  27 Warren Street, Somerville, NJ 08876

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with VA benefit claims, healthcare, education benefits, and appeals.
  Call 908-704-6329DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Somerset County Office of Emergency Management

  402 Roycefield Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet county emergency information and preparedness resources.
  Call 908-725-5070DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Richard Hall Community Health and Wellness Center

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use servicesContact the county center for counseling and behavioral health assistance.
  Call 908-725-2800Website

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

Everything in Somerset 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