Public Service Duties

The Public Service Department is responsible for a range of public needs, including:

• Animal control- Effective May 1, 2021, all Animal Control calls will go to the Howell Township Police Department at 732-938-4575
• Dog / cat licensing
• Festival licenses for food handlers
• Health related complaints
• Kennel / pet shop licensing
• Mobile
• Park n ride permits
• Restaurant
• Well and septic permits

Important Reminder to Residents

All dogs either inside or outside the home must have a license. This is a New Jersey State Law. You must register your cat every year whether the cat is an inside or outside cat. For more information visit the pet licensing and permits page.