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transportation & Parking

Find information on parking and how to get around Hoboken.

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Waste Collection

How do the recycling & garbage rules and regulations affect you?

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parks & recreation

Gather information about athletic and recreation facilities in Hoboken

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visit hoboken

Learn about what to do and plan your visit to Hoboken.

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transportation & parking

Should bikes ride with or against traffic?
Where should I ride if there is no shoulder or bike lane and the travel lane is too narrow to share?

environmental services

Does PSEG have a plan for upgrading to LED?
Does PSEG have a standard for new street lights?
Does PSEG have a standard for replacing street lights to ensure consistent color and brightness?
Does the City offer any workshops or educational information about tree planting and care?
How Can We Manage the Spotted Lanternfly?
How Do I Manage Emerald Ash Borers?
How Do I Manage Japanese Knotweed?
How can I stop the delivery of free newspapers and circulars?
How do I Manage Web Worms?
How do I add or change PSEG service for new construction or renovations?
How do I obtain a tree permit?
How do I plant a tree?
How do I prune (trim) a tree?
How do I report a light pole issue?
How do I report a park light outage?
How do I report a power outage and receive updates on power outages?
How do I report a street light outage?
How do I report a tree that is hitting power lines?
How do I request tree pruning near power lines?
How does PSEG prune trees near power lines?
How does PSEG restore power after a storm event?
How does PSEG update the resident and City when the issue is scheduled to be addressed, and when the issue is ultimately resolved?
How often does PSEG prune trees near power lines?
How to I pay my bill, make an appointment, or change service?
Is the City notified when PSEG prunes trees near power lines?
What do I need a tree permit for?
What do I need to know before, during and after a storm regarding electric and gas safety?
What is the timeframe for a street light repair from the date of reporting to repair?
What should I do if I see a fallen wire?
What should I do if I smell gas?
Who is responsible for the sidewalk in front of my building?
Who provides electric and natural gas service in Hoboken?
Why are there so many wires on poles?
Why can’t we move all wires underground?
Why does PSEG prune trees near power lines?
Why does my streetlight that was just replaced appear brighter than the old streetlight?
Why should I report street light outages and pole issues directly to PSEG, rather than the City?
Are there any water service outages or alerts in Hoboken?
How do I find out if I have a leak on my property?
What are the requirements for garbage containerization?
I have a leak on my property, what should I do?
I see water in the street bubbling up, what do I do?
I need my water turned off for my plumber, what do I do?
I have a lot of water in my basement or on my property, what do I do?
My water has a smell, what should I do?
How is my water quality?
Who do I contact about the quality of my water?
Why is my water cloudy?
How do I plant a tree as part of the Hoboken Shade Tree Commission’s Street Tree Planting Program?
Does the Shade Tree Commission have a list of trees that they recommend for planting?
I know of a tree that I believe is dying or is dangerous, who should I contact?
How do I become a volunteer for the Shade Tree Commission?
How do I apply to be a commissioner on the Shade Tree Commission?
When does the Hoboken Shade Tree commission meet?
What are the benefits and reasons for planting trees in Hoboken?
How can I find out info on the tree(s) on my Street?
I moved my car for street cleaning, but my street was not plowed.
Why is it important to keep sidewalks clear?
Where are dog runs in Hoboken?
When and where are the farmers markets?
How can I get a free recycling bin?
Why does garbage collection take place at night?

health & human services

Are dogs permitted in parks and playgrounds?
How do I get a license for my dog?
What should I do if I find a stray pet or have feral cats or nuisance wildlife in my yard?
I am interested in holding a block party, 5K run, or other event on City property. What is the process?

public safety

Can I ride my bike on the sidewalk?

community development

When was the Hoboken Zoning Code adopted?
How do I find out what zoning district my property is in?
What are the size limitations for what I can build on my property?
My house is in the R-1 (R-2 or R-3) zone, what does that mean and what am I permitted to do with my property?
I want to add or replace the fence around my yard. What do I need to know? What do I need for the application?
I want to open a business in town. Are there restrictions on the type of business and where it can be located?
What size sign can I put on the front of my store?
Does the sign size equation also apply to awnings?
What are the operational guidelines for sidewalk cafes?
Can I build a deck in my back yard?
Can I build a roof deck?
Where can I find a copy of the flood map for Hoboken?

other

How can I stop the delivery of free newspapers and circulars?
How is Innovation Supported?
How will my business receive deliveries if in a work zone?
What are the construction hours?
What is Launch Hoboken?
What's happening elsewhere?
What's right for Hoboken?
Will access to businesses or residences be obstructed?
Will parking be restored overnight in work zones?
Will residents and businesses be notified prior to construction?
Will the project include replacement of sidewalks or street furniture?
What are the requirements for garbage containerization?
Who should trim the tree in front of my house?

ALL FAQS

Environmental Services
Does PSEG have a plan for upgrading to LED?
Environmental Services
Does PSEG have a standard for new street lights?
Environmental Services
Does PSEG have a standard for replacing street lights to ensure consistent color and brightness?
Environmental Services
Does the City offer any workshops or educational information about tree planting and care?
Health Department
How Can We Manage Rodents in Hoboken?
Environmental Services
How Can We Manage the Spotted Lanternfly?
Environmental Services
How Do I Manage Emerald Ash Borers?
Environmental Services
How Do I Manage Japanese Knotweed?
Municipal Court
How can I get more information regarding my summons/court date?
Municipal Court
How can I pay for a parking ticket?
Municipal Court
How can I request an adjourment?
Environmental Services
How can I stop the delivery of free newspapers and circulars?
Municipal Court
How can i find out if my ticket has points and if so how many?
Environmental Services
How do I Manage Web Worms?
Environmental Services
How do I add or change PSEG service for new construction or renovations?
Cultural Affairs
How do I host an event in a park, roadway, or other public property in the City of Hoboken?
Environmental Services
How do I obtain a tree permit?
Environmental Services
How do I plant a tree?
Environmental Services
How do I prune (trim) a tree?
Environmental Services
How do I report a light pole issue?
Environmental Services
How do I report a park light outage?
Environmental Services
How do I report a power outage and receive updates on power outages?
Environmental Services
How do I report a street light outage?
Environmental Services
How do I report a tree that is hitting power lines?
Environmental Services
How do I request tree pruning near power lines?
Environmental Services
How does PSEG prune trees near power lines?
Environmental Services
How does PSEG restore power after a storm event?
Environmental Services
How does PSEG update the resident and City when the issue is scheduled to be addressed, and when the issue is ultimately resolved?
How is Innovation Supported?
Environmental Services
How often does PSEG prune trees near power lines?
Environmental Services
How to I pay my bill, make an appointment, or change service?
How will my business receive deliveries if in a work zone?
Environmental Services
Is the City notified when PSEG prunes trees near power lines?
What are the construction hours?
Environmental Services
What do I need a tree permit for?
Environmental Services
What do I need to know before, during and after a storm regarding electric and gas safety?
What is Launch Hoboken?
Environmental Services
What is the timeframe for a street light repair from the date of reporting to repair?
Environmental Services
What should I do if I see a fallen wire?
Environmental Services
What should I do if I smell gas?
What's happening elsewhere?
What's right for Hoboken?
Municipal Court
Where can I park for court?
Environmental Services
Who is responsible for the sidewalk in front of my building?
Environmental Services
Who provides electric and natural gas service in Hoboken?
Environmental Services
Why are there so many wires on poles?
Environmental Services
Why can’t we move all wires underground?
Environmental Services
Why does PSEG prune trees near power lines?
Environmental Services
Why does my streetlight that was just replaced appear brighter than the old streetlight?
Environmental Services
Why should I report street light outages and pole issues directly to PSEG, rather than the City?
Will access to businesses or residences be obstructed?
Will parking be restored overnight in work zones?
Will residents and businesses be notified prior to construction?
Will the project include replacement of sidewalks or street furniture?
Environmental Services
Are there any water service outages or alerts in Hoboken?
Environmental Services
How do I find out if I have a leak on my property?
Environmental Services
What are the requirements for garbage containerization?
Community Development / Planning
When was the Hoboken Zoning Code adopted?
Community Development / Planning
How do I find out what zoning district my property is in?
Environmental Services
I have a leak on my property, what should I do?
Environmental Services
I see water in the street bubbling up, what do I do?
Community Development / Planning
What are the size limitations for what I can build on my property?
Environmental Services
I need my water turned off for my plumber, what do I do?
Community Development / Planning
My house is in the R-1 (R-2 or R-3) zone, what does that mean and what am I permitted to do with my property?
Community Development / Planning
How many units are permitted on a lot?
Environmental Services
I have a lot of water in my basement or on my property, what do I do?
Community Development / Planning
I want to add or replace the fence around my yard. What do I need to know? What do I need for the application?
Environmental Services
My water has a smell, what should I do?
Environmental Services
How is my water quality?
Community Development / Planning
I want to open a business in town. Are there restrictions on the type of business and where it can be located?
Community Development / Planning
What size sign can I put on the front of my store?
Environmental Services
Who do I contact about the quality of my water?
Community Development / Planning
Does the sign size equation also apply to awnings?
Environmental Services
Why is my water cloudy?
Community Development / Planning
What are the operational guidelines for sidewalk cafes?
Community Development / Planning
Can I build a deck in my back yard?
Community Development / Planning
Can I build a roof deck?
Environmental Services
How do I plant a tree as part of the Hoboken Shade Tree Commission’s Street Tree Planting Program?
Community Development / Planning
Where can I find a copy of the flood map for Hoboken?
Environmental Services
Does the Shade Tree Commission have a list of trees that they recommend for planting?
Who should trim the tree in front of my house?
Environmental Services
I know of a tree that I believe is dying or is dangerous, who should I contact?
Environmental Services
How do I become a volunteer for the Shade Tree Commission?
Environmental Services
How do I apply to be a commissioner on the Shade Tree Commission?
Environmental Services
When does the Hoboken Shade Tree commission meet?
Environmental Services
What are the benefits and reasons for planting trees in Hoboken?
Environmental Services
How can I find out info on the tree(s) on my Street?
Environmental Services
I moved my car for street cleaning, but my street was not plowed.
Environmental Services
Why is it important to keep sidewalks clear?
Can I ride my bike on the sidewalk?
Transportation and Parking
Should bikes ride with or against traffic?
Transportation and Parking
Where should I ride if there is no shoulder or bike lane and the travel lane is too narrow to share?
How do I apply to serve on a citizen advisory board or commission?
Health and Human Services
Are dogs permitted in parks and playgrounds?
Health and Human Services
How do I get a license for my dog?
Health and Human Services
What should I do if I find a stray pet or have feral cats or nuisance wildlife in my yard?
Environmental Services
Where are dog runs in Hoboken?
Health and Human Services
I am interested in holding a block party, 5K run, or other event on City property. What is the process?
Environmental Services
When and where are the farmers markets?
Environmental Services
How can I get a free recycling bin?
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Hoboken, NJ 07030

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