All Departments

Affordable Housing

Introduction: There are different types of affordable housing units throughout New Jersey.  Public Housing is the largest group of affordable...

201-794-5302

Ambulance

Our Mission The members of the Fair Lawn Volunteer Ambulance Corps provide emergency medical services for the residents, visitors and workers...

201-797-5321

chief@fairlawnvac.com

Animal Control

Animal control services are handled by Bergen County Animal Control. Residents are to contact the Fair Lawn Police Department at 201-796-1400 (24...

201-796-1400

Borough Manager's Office

Mission: There shall be a Manager appointed by the Council pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-89.  The Manager shall exercise the powers and perform...

(201) 794-5310

Building / Zoning

Availability The Code Enforcement Officer is available in the office from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., or by calling (201) 794...

Commuter Parking

Commuter Parking Procedures & Parking Rates Please be advised that all commuter parking is first come, first serve. The purchase of a...

Corporate & Cultural Planning

The Fair Lawn Community Center is a state-of-the-art recreation center that offers a wide variety of youth, adult and cultural activities. Many...

(201) 796-6746

Emergency Management

Office of Emergency Management Wendy Alvarez, CEM, NJCEM, MPA, Coordinator Jim Van Kruiningen, Deputy Coordinator Neil Shore, Deputy...

(201) 794-5390

walvarez@fairlawn.org

Engineering

Mission: The Engineering Department is responsible for the design and the inspection of all Municipal Construction Projects. The work may include...

swendowski@fairlawn.org

Fair Lawn Police Department

The Fair Lawn Police Department was founded in 1930. To see more about our long and proud history, and where we're going in the future, click the...

Non emergency: 201-796-1400

Fair Lawn Senior Housing

COMING SUMMER 2020 FAIR  LAWN SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING - APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE MARCH 1, 2020 84 one-bedroom units...

(201) 581-1766

KRodriguez@thealragroup.net

Fair Lawn Television

Channel 77 - Cablevision Channel 37 - Verizon FIOS Fair Lawn TV Streaming Online 2023 Officers President: Saul Rochman Vice...

(201) 794-5394

fairlawntv@fairlawn.org

Finance

The Finance Department is the hub of the administrative wheel. The Chief Financial Officer is the Director of the Department and is responsible for...

Fire Department

Emergency Fire Response

(201) 794-5389

firechief@fairlawn.org

Fire Prevention Bureau

Fire Prevention   Fire Prevention Forms Smoke Certification Requirements   We can help you prevent a fire. You can...

(201) 794-5408

Governing Body

Government Type:  The Borough of Fair Lawn operates under the Council-Manager form of government as provided in New Jerseys Optional...

(201) 794-5340

council@fairlawn.org

Health

For information about birth, marriage, civil union, death certificates, etc. please visit our Vital Records and Statistics page...

(201) 794-5327

health@fairlawn.org

Human Services

Non-perishable food and personal product donations can be dropped off during regular business hours and during public meetings at Borough Hall, 8-01...

(201) 794-5327

health@fairlawn.org


Mini Bus Service

Service Procedures The minibus service is Monday through Friday, excluding Borough Holidays and only within Fair Lawn. Residents can call up...

(201) 794-5327

Municipal Clerk's Office

Introduction: The Municipal Clerk's Office is responsible for the agendas, resolutions and ordinances for the Mayor and Council, for all Elections...

(201) 794-5340

nmagarelli@fairlawn.org

Municipal Court

Mission Statement We are an independent branch of government constitutionally entrusted with the fair and just resolution of...

(201) 794-5348

Planning

Introduction: The Planning Board is exclusively authorized to consider applications for site plan review and variances as to permitted uses and...

(201) 794-5300

planningboard@fairlawn.org

Public Library

LIBRARY HOURS:  Monday to Thursday - 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday...

(201) 796-3400

Public Works

Nine Divisions: Administration  |  operates out of the Municipal Building Buildings and Grounds  |  operates out of the...

(201) 794-5304 , (201) 794-5326

dpw@fairlawn.org

Recreation And Parks

Recreation & Parks Business Office Hours: Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Fair Lawn Community...

(201) 796-6746

Recycling Division

The Recycling Division is in charge of the recycling and garbage collection.

201-794-5341

recycling@fairlawn.org

Senior Citizen Center

Contact Information Director Karin Krankel   Assistant Director Donna J. Neill  Hours:  Monday through Friday 8:00 a....

(201) 796-1191

srcenter@fairlawn.org

Tax Assessor

The main function of the Tax Assessor’s Office is the appraisal and evaluation of all land and buildings within the municipality for tax purposes,...

(201) 794-5319

taxassessor@fairlawn.org

Tax Collector

Taxes: Taxes are due February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 with a ten day grace period, but if taxes are not paid by 4pm on the 10th day...

(201) 794-5338

dblanchard@fairlawn.org

Veteran Affairs

The Veteran and Military Tribute Banners will be reinstalled in May 2023 There is no need to reapply. New applications instructions can be located...

(201) 794-5331

veterans@fairlawn.org

Vital Statistics And Registry

You must email or call for a marriage application appointment: 201-794-5333 or HHS@fairlawn.org.  The Registrar of Vital Statistics in...

201-794-5333, 201-794-5327

HHS@fairlawn.org

Water Billing

New Water Rates (as of April 11, 2023) Water Bills: Water bills are sent out quarterly. Please include the bill stub when tendering payment....

(201) 794-5334

slo@fairlawn.org

Water Department

Follow this link for the Water Billing page. Mission: The Fair Lawn Water Department has been providing safe, quality drinking water to the...

(201) 794-5374 Water Generation, (201) 794-5334 Water Billing, (201) 794-5326 Public Works


Zoning Department

The Zoning department is located in Room #112 of the Municipal Building.  A Zoning approval and permit is required for:  Above...

(201) 794-5308

apeck@fairlawn.org