Neptune City
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Neptune City

Place

Territory

GEOID
3449920
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:nj/place:neptune_city
POP
4,591 (2025)
CENTER
40.2005, -74.0333
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Neptune City

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Neptune City itself.

Board of Recreation
8/8 seats recorded
Environmental Commission
0/0 seats recorded

No seats recorded.

Land Use Board
11/13 seats recorded
Mayor and Council
6/6 seats recorded
Shade Tree Committee
1/4 seats recorded

Organization 15

Departments

  • Administration Administration

    Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Borough of Neptune City and delivery of public services to residents. Headed by the Borough Administrator, who is appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the governing body. Located at Borough Hall, 106 W Sylvania Ave.

  • Community Center Parks & Recreation

    Neptune City Community Center at 117 Third Avenue, with a full gymnasium, game room, TV lounge, computer room, fitness room and multi-purpose room. Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 9am-8pm, Tue/Thu 11am-8pm, Sat 10am-2pm. Annual registration fees for residents and non-residents; available to rent for parties.

  • Construction Department Planning

    Issues construction permits and performs inspections. All inspection requests must be in written form, emailed to inspections@neptunecitynj.com. Office hours Tuesday and Thursday 4:45pm-6:00pm at 106 W Sylvania Ave. Listed on the site as "Construction Dept."

  • Department of Public Works Public Works

    Headed by the Director of Public Works and Sewer Department. Maintains buildings, parks and borough properties; operates and maintains the municipal-owned sewer collection system; handles general road maintenance and snow removal; operates the Neptune City Recycling center. Located at 41 Flexcraft Drive; hours Monday-Friday 6:30am to 2:20pm.

  • Finance Department Finance

    Responsible for the receipt, safeguarding, investment, and disbursement of municipal funds, including tax collection, accounts payable, pension and payroll. Oversees the Tax Collector's Office, the Tax Assessor's Office, and the Sewer Utility, and creates the annual operations and capital budget. The CFO and Tax Assessor are part-time employees.

  • Fire Department Fire

    Neptune City Fire Department at 56 Laurel Avenue. Emergency: 911.

  • First Aid

    Neptune City First Aid, listed under Emergency Departments on the borough site, at 97 West Sylvania Avenue. Emergency: 911.

  • Municipal Clerk Clerk

    Secretary of the municipal corporation and secretary to the governing body; chief administrative officer of all elections held in the municipality and chief registrar of voters; accepts applications for licenses and permits. Located at Borough Hall, 106 West Sylvania Avenue.

  • Municipal Court Courts

    Has jurisdiction over traffic matters within Neptune City, disorderly persons offenses and ordinance violations. Now in a shared service agreement: all payments, phone inquiries and court dates are held at Bradley Beach Municipal Court, 701 Main Street, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720.

  • Neptune City Library Library

    Public library at 106 W. Sylvania Avenue offering books, DVDs, audiobooks, public PCs, printing and copying, and family programs. Library cards are free for residents and property owners. Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 1:00-5:30pm; Fri and Sat 10:00am-1:00pm; closed Wednesday.

  • Office of Emergency Management Emergency Management

    Protects life and property during emergencies by coordinating response activities of municipal and volunteer resources, through disaster mitigation and preparation activities and coordinating emergency response and recovery operations.

  • Police Department Police

    Neptune City Police Department, 106 West Sylvania Avenue. Handles records, firearms licensing (ORI NJ0133500), internal affairs, traffic unit and child safety seat program. Emergency: 911.

  • Registrar (Office of Vital Statistics) Clerk

    Issues certified copies of birth, death and marriage certificates and accepts marriage license applications by appointment. Accepts cash or check only. Records for events at Jersey Shore Medical Center or Fitkin Hospital are maintained by the Township of Neptune.

  • Tax and Sewer Finance

    Tax collection and assessment office. Tax and sewer bills are due in four quarterly payments (February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1), each with a ten-day grace period. Payments may be made in person, by mail, or online.

  • Zoning & Code Enforcement Planning

    Responsible for making sure residential or commercial applicants follow the Borough Ordinances and BOCA regulations when purchasing, adding to or renovating a property. Issues Certificates of Inspection for property sale, rental or transfer of title, and Zoning Permits for proposed improvements such as fences, additions, pools, decks and signage.

Services 15

  • Apply for a Construction Permit Construction Department
  • Apply for a Firearms ID Card or Pistol Purchase Permit Police Department
  • Apply for a Marriage License Registrar (Office of Vital Statistics)
  • Certificate of Inspection and Rental (Landlord) Registration Zoning & Code Enforcement
  • Community Center Membership Community Center
  • Get a Free Library Card Neptune City Library
  • Mercantile License Application Municipal Clerk
  • Pay a Municipal Court Fine or Ticket Online Municipal Court
  • Pay Property Tax and Sewer Bills Online Tax and Sewer
  • Rent the Community Center / Recreational Facilities Community Center
  • Request Certified Copies of Birth, Death or Marriage Certificates Registrar (Office of Vital Statistics)
  • Sign Up for Emergency Messages Office of Emergency Management
  • Submit an OPRA Public Records Request Municipal Clerk
  • Tree Removal Permit Application Zoning & Code Enforcement
  • Yard/Garage Sale Permit Administration