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The City of Linden announces the sale of 2025 and prior year delinquent taxes and other municipal charges through an on-line auction on June 5, 2026. For a listing of all parcels, delinquencies and cost, please click here *. Information can be viewed free of charge.

* External Link Notice – Clicking any external link will cause you to leave the City of Linden website and access a site not maintained or controlled by the City. The City of Linden is not responsible for, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of, the content, security, availability, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information on external websites, nor does it endorse any views, products, or services they may offer.

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Notice for *Updated* Opening f the Union County Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) Waiting List. Please note updated information below from May 21, 2026. Please review all information on this page.

Union County’s Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) waiting list application period has been rescheduled and will now open on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through the Union County Section 8 website. The program will continue accepting 500 applications. Applications must be submitted online only. Residents are encouraged to review eligibility requirements and application details in advance. The change in date was made to help ensure the application process is as accessible as possible for all individuals interested in applying. Only one application per household will be accepted and duplicate applications may result in disqualification. Applications cannot be submitted prior to Monday, June 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., and accessing the website before that time will not allow applicants to apply. Applications must be submitted online only.

Please do not contact Development Directions LLC to request a paper application, as paper applications will not be available or accepted. Applications must be submitted online here*.

Previous Public Notice:

Notice is hereby given that the Union County Housing Choice Voucher Program, also named Section 8, is opening their waiting list and will be accepting 500 applications on Friday May 22, 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM on the Union County Section 8 website.

Applications must be submitted online here*.

All questions regarding the waiting list can be directed to Robin Snyder or Georgette Corvelli. Questions may be e-mailed to
to Robin Snyder here, and Georgette Corvelli here.

Only one application per household will be accepted. Duplicate applications will be rejected.

Union County has adopted the following preferences: Union County Residents, seniors, disabled, domestic violence, income target, veterans and working. Supporting documentation that will confirm the applicant’s eligibility for a preference needs to be uploaded along with the complete application.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be at or below the income limits posted on the Union County Section 8 website.
• Must be 18 years of age at the time of application.

Eligibility for federal housing assistance is limited to U.S. citizens and noncitizens who have eligible immigration status. Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 prohibits HUD from making financial assistance available to ineligible noncitizens. PHAs require that families provide proof of citizenship.

* External Link Notice– Clicking any external link will cause you to leave the City of Linden website and access a site not maintained or controlled by the City. The City of Linden is not responsible for, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of, the content, security, availability, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information on external websites, nor does it endorse any views, products, or services they may offer.

On March 3, 2026, a racoon was killed by a dog in the area of Fay Avenue & East Elizabeth Avenue, and that racoon subsequently tested positive for rabies. This is the second racoon to test positive this year; another case was reported in January in the area of East Linden Avenue between South Park Avenue & Ashton Avenue.

This information is being shared out of an abundance of caution; there have been no confirmed cases of transmission to humans or pets. Proper precautions can effectively minimize the dangers associated with rabies, including:

• Vaccinate Pets: Keep pet rabies vaccines up to date.
• Avoid Wildlife: Do not approach, feed, or touch wildlife, especially those acting strangely (lethargic, aggressive, or unusually friendly).
• Secure Trash: Wildlife, especially raccoons, are attracted to unsecured garbage cans, pet food, and fallen fruit.
• If Bitten/Scratched: Wash wounds immediately with soap and water and seek medical attention right away.
• Report Sick Animals: Report any sightings of sick, acting strange, or aggressive animals to the Linden Board of Health at 908- 474-8409. During an emergency or during non-business hours, please contact the Linden Police Department by calling 908- 474-8500 or by dialing 9-1-1.

For more information on rabies, please click here.

A Special Council meeting of the City Council of the City of Linden has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be conducted in person. Official action will be taken and portions of the meeting may be held in executive session. The purpose of the meeting is as follows:

1. Public Hearing on the City of Linden’s application to the State of NJ Green Acres Program for improvements at James Dobson Park.
2. Consideration of Resolution(s) enabling an application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for improvements to James Dobson Park.
3. Other matters pertaining to the public hearing or resolution.

Notice of this meeting stating the date, place and time, has been disseminated as required under the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975.” Electronic notice was provided on February 18, 2026 to The Home News Tribune, and The Star Ledger. The same information was posted on the City’s website, and the bulletin board. 

About: The City of Linden is seeking funding through the State of NJ Green Acres Program for improvements at James Dobson Park located at the East Blancke Street and Maple Avenue Intersection in Linden, New Jersey.

Project Scope: The City of Linden proposes to create and improve new facilities at James Dobson Park.

Information: The public is encouraged to attend a public hearing to learn more about the proposal and to ask questions or provide comments on the proposed plan on February 25, 2026 during a special meeting of the Linden City Council, scheduled for 6:00pm. Written comments on the proposed application may be directed to Keith Pressey, Director of Parks and Recreation, at (908) 474-8600 or by email.

Content: A concept plan showing the proposed changes, a preliminary cost estimate, and an environmental impact assessment for the project can be found here.

Purpose: The City of Linden is seeking funding through the State of NJ Green Acres Program for improvements at James Dobson Park located at the East Blancke Street and Maple Avenue Intersection in Linden, New Jersey.

Project Scope: The City of Linden proposes to create and improve new facilities at James Dobson Park.

Information: The public is encouraged to attend a public hearing to learn more about the proposal and to ask questions or provide comments on the proposed plan on February 25, 2026 during a special meeting of the Linden City Council, scheduled for 6:00pm. Written comments on the proposed application may be directed to Keith Pressey, Director of Parks and Recreation, at (908) 474-8600 or by email.

Content: A concept plan showing the proposed changes, a preliminary cost estimate, and an environmental impact assessment for the project can be found here.

Please take notice, the State Planning Commission shall conduct six public hearings for the purpose of receiving testimony on the draft Final New Jersey’s State Development and Redevelopment Plan and the draft Infrastructure Needs Assessment pursuant to the State Planning Act at N.J.S.A. 52:18A-202(c) as set forth in the State Planning Rules at N.J.A.C. 15:30-5.2.

The six public hearings will be convened as follows:

Virtual Hearings:

• Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6pm.
• Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 9am.
• Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6pm.
• Friday, October 17, 2025 at 9am.

Click here to access the webinars.

In-Person Hearings:

• Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 9:30am., Burlington County Library, Auditorium, 5 Pioneer Blvd., Westampton Township, NJ 08060.
• Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 6pm., Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 West Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960.

Make-Up Hearings:

• Should the Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in-person hearing scheduled at the Burlington County Library be canceled, a virtual hearing will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 9am. Click here to access the webinar.
• Should the Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in-person hearing scheduled at Morris County Public Safety Training Academy be canceled, a virtual hearing will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 9am. Click here to access the webinar.

To check status updates, please visits the NJ Office of Planning Advocacy website here.

The public may comment at the hearing or may submit written comments to the Office for Planning Advocacy at any time up to 30 days after the last public hearing is conducted pursuant to N.J.A.C. 15:30-5.3. Written comments can be submitted electronically by email here, or by the U.S. Postal Service to the New Jersey Department of State, Office for Planning Advocacy, 225 West State Street, 3rd floor, P.O. Box 820, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0820.

This notice fulfills the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., and the requirements of the State Planning Rules, N.J.A.C. 15:30-1.7(c).

Notice of Auction of Surplus Property No Longer Needed by the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-35 and Resolution 37-25 the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority will conduct a Public Auction Sale of surplus property that is no longer needed for public use. Online auction site.

Start Date: July 28, 2025 at 9am
End Date: August 11, 2025 beginning at 2pm with items closing at scheduled intervals until conclusion.

All Bidders are required to pre-register for bidding at the auction website here. All bidders in this auction agree that they should read and fully understand the terms and conditions on the site and agree to be bound thereby. All items are sold “as is, where is” condition, free from any guarantee or warranty. The Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any bid submitted. All sales are final.

Click here to view the surplus property is to be sold.

The Planning Board for the City of Linden adopted a Housing Element and Fair Share Plan as part of its Master Plan. The Plan shows the obligations the City has towards affordable housing and how the City proposes to address its affordable housing obligations. As a fully developed City, the City does not have sufficient land to satisfy the obligations assigned and thus it is entitled to adjust its obligations. The adjustment is called a vacant land adjustment. Nevertheless, the Plan calls for the rehabilitation of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income housing. It shows how the City will create a realistic opportunity for satisfaction of its adjusted number, also called its “realistic development potential” or “RDP”. It also shows measures the City will take to try to capture additional affordable housing.  

• Click here to view and/or download all documents related to the Housing Element & Fair Share Plan

Notice of Auction of Surplus Property No Longer Needed by the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-35 and Resolutions 37-25 & 67-24 the Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority will conduct a Public Auction Sale of surplus property that is no longer needed for public use. Online auction site.

Start Date: May 27, 2025 at 9am
End Date: June 3, 2025 beginning at 2pm with items closing at scheduled intervals until conclusion.

All Bidders are required to pre-register for bidding at the auction website here. All bidders in this auction agree that they should read and fully understand the terms and conditions outlined on the site and agree to be bound thereby. All items are sold “as is, where is” condition, free from any guarantee or warranty. The Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any bid submitted. All sales are final.

Click here to view the surplus property is to be sold.

The Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority will conduct a hearing for the purpose of establishing its 2025 rates and charges. The hearing will take place at 12pm on April 29, 2025 at the Authority’s office, located at 5005 South Wood Avenue, Linden NJ 07036. In accordance with its Municipal Agreement with the City of Linden and the Borough of Roselle and related Municipal Ordinances as amended April 21, 2015, ORD. No. 59-18, and based upon the federally approved user charge system adopted in 1979, the Authority has determined that the 2025 allocations of its budgeted costs result in the following proposed schedule of charges for the year 2025 – click here to view proposed schedule.