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.