Hoboken
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Local offices in Hoboken
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Office of Constituent Services
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Help here
- Resident help and social service referralsGet help with tenant concerns, housing and employment questions, social service referrals, and other city service requests.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hobokennj.gov
Housing authority · City office
Division of Housing
124 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Help here
- Affordable housing and home repairsFind affordable housing programs and learn about help for eligible residents who need home repairs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hobokennj.gov
Housing authority · City office
Hoboken Housing Authority
400 Harrison St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Help here
- Public housingContact the authority for information about public housing in Hoboken.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hobokennj.gov
Older adults · City office
Senior Services
124 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Help here
- Senior support, programs, and referralsGet help finding senior programs, transportation, medical bill support, and state benefit programs.
- Utility bill assistance referralsAsk about the PAGE utility assistance program and other help for eligible residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hobokennj.gov
Local office · City office
City of Hoboken Contact Center
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Help here
- City information and service requestsCall the city with questions or to find the right department for a service request.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hobokennj.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Hudson County One-Stop Career Center
438 Summit Ave, Floor 1, Jersey City, NJ 07306-3175
Help here
- Job seeker support and unemployment claim helpGet job seeker support or schedule in-person help with an unemployment claim.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Utilities · City office
Department of Infrastructure
Help here
- City parks and public space upkeepAsk about city park maintenance, street repairs, waste collection, and other public space issues.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hobokennj.gov
State office · State office
North Bergen Licensing Center
8901 Bergenline Ave, North Bergen, NJ 07047
Help here
- Driver licenses and permitsMake an appointment for eligible driver license, permit, or identification card transactions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Library · City office
Hoboken Public Library
500 Park Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Help here
- Library materials, programs, and public computersBorrow books and other materials, join library programs, or use public computers and internet access.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hobokennj.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Recreation Division
124 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Help here
- Recreation programsRegister for city sports and recreation programs for residents of different ages.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hobokennj.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hoboken
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Community Foodbank of New Jersey
31 Evans Terminal, Hillside, NJ 07205
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services Corporation
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
HOPES
Serves the City of Hoboken only
301 Garden Street, David E. Rue Building, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation
Serves the City of Bayonne only
555 Kennedy Blvd, P.O. Box 1032, Bayonne, NJ 07002-2627
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
City of Jersey City-division of Community Development
Serves the City of Jersey City only
4 Jackson Square, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
North Hudson Community Action Partnership
Serves Hudson County except Bayonne, Jersey City and Hoboken, which have their own entities
800 31st Street, Union City, NJ 07087-2622
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hudson County
Hoboken 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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
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