Monday - Friday

8:00 - 4:30

(908) 369-4313

379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for a garage sale?

What is the turnaround time for OPRA requests?

How do I submit an OPRA Request?

Where do I call about recycling pickup?

Do we offer notary services?

Do I need a permit for a special event?

Do I need a permit for an EV charger?

Does Hillsborough have rent control?

How do I find my polling district?

Why do some residents of have the large, bin type recycling containers, while others have smaller, blue cans?

Do we offer Passport services?

How do I apply for a job?

When does the township host vaccination clinics?

Where can I get free or low-cost health care services?

Is there a shoveling snow on sidewalks ordinance?

Do I need a permit to rent out my inground pool for parties?

Where can I get a radon test?

Where is my ANCHOR, Senior Freeze, or Stay NJ reimbursement check?

How can I find my total taxes for 2025 or obtain a tax statement?

Where do people apply for a marriage license?

Do I need a permit to finish my basement?

How to report potholes?

When are tax bills mailed?

How do I obtain approval to operate as a food vendor at a temporary event in Hillsborough?

How do I get my well water tested?

Do you provide witnesses if they are needed for notary services?

How to find out if commercial space is available?

What times are allowed for trash pickup and landscaping companies to work?

Benefits for part-time and full-time work?

Do I need a permit to add daylight basement stairs?

Who handles the residential garbage pickup in town?

Where is the mail-in ballot drop box located?

How do I register my alarm system?

How do you obtain a business license?

Do I need a permit to move my business to “x”?

Do I need a permit to serve alcohol at an event?

Can I pay my taxes with a credit card?

How do I volunteer at the Township?

Where to find the Economic and Business Department?

How to become a Hillsborough business association member?

How to market my business?

What constitutes a ribbon cutting?

Do I need to pay if I am updating information on my house alarm?

What is the Economic and Business department?

What is the HBA?

I just paid off my mortgage; what are my next steps?

Is there a grace period for tax payments?

Where can I find press releases?

What are the days/hours the Mayor is in the building?

Where can I find proclamations?

Do I need a permit to top coat my driveway?

Do I need a permit for an above ground tank?

Where do people get certified copies from?

How do I sign up for Experience Hillsborough?

Where do I go for dog licenses / renew them?

How can I put my event on the Township calendar/Experience Hillsborough?

Where do I mail in my voting application or party declaration?

Do I need to renew my house alarm?

How far in advance do I need to apply for a tricky tray/basket auction permit and various gaming licenses?

Do I need a permit for a fire pit?

Can the Tax Office help me complete the PTR-1 (Senior Freeze) or other state forms?

Do I need a permit for a new AC unit?

How do I sign up for the Mayors e News?

When does a dog license expire?

Do I need a permit for a fence?

Do I need a permit for a generator?

Do I need a permit for a patio?

Do I need a permit for a roof over my existing deck?

Do I need a permit for a gazebo?

Do I need a permit for a shed? Even pre-fab?

Do I need a permit to repave and expand my driveway?

Do I need a permit for a deck? Even if I am only replacing the boards and making it bigger?

Do I need a permit for a pergola going over an existing patio? On its own?