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1. When are inspections performed?
2. What type of work requires a permit?
3. Is a contractors license required in Plainsboro Township?
4. How do I know if the work I'm performing will affect my taxes?
5. Who is responsible for payment of the permit?
6. How do I know what inspections are required for my work?
7. As a homeowner, can I perform my own work or do I have to hire a contractor?
8. How much does a permit cost?
9. How do I obtain an application for a permit?
10. What is a construction permit?

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1. What do I do if I have answered false to a prescreening question regarding my incident?
2. What if my incident happened in another city? Can I file a report using this online police citizen reporting system?
3. What is a known suspect?
4. My incident type is not listed as an acceptable online report type, can I file my report online using another incident type?
5. When I file my report online, will my report be reviewed immediately?
6. Is filing a fictitious report or report with false information a crime?
7. Upon completion of my online report, will an officer contact me regarding my report?
8. If I have questions regarding the citizen online reporting system or about a report that I have already generated online, who should I contact?

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1. When should I replace my smoke alarm?
2. Why is my smoke alarm is "chirping"?
3. When should I change the batteries in my smoke alarm?
4. Do I need a permit to put up a tent?
5. I received a fire code violation and do not understand the violations. Who can I call?
6. The Inspector came at a busy time. Can I request a convenient time for him/her to return?
7. What can I expect from a fire inspection?
8. How often are commercial fire inspections performed?

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1. How can I obtain a copy of a birth, death, or marriage record?
2. How do I register for a recreation program?
3. How do I obtain an application for a permit?
4. When are taxes due?
5. When is the next bulk waste event?

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1. When do I need a Housing inspection?
2. What is the waiting period for an inspection?
3. I am having problems with my landlord, can you help?
4. Can the Housing Division help me with my rent increase?
5. Can the Housing Division help me with my security deposit?
6. How long is a Housing Certificate of Occupancy valid for?
7. Can the inspector gain access to my property with a lock box?
8. What do the inspectors look for?

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1. If I already applied previously, do I need to submit a new application each time a position is offered?
2. I applied for a job several weeks ago and I still haven't heard anything. What's going on?
3. Does the Human Resources office have listings of job openings with private employers in the Plainsboro area?
4. Where can I get an application?
5. Do I have to live in Plainsboro Township in order to apply for a job?

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1. When is my court date? Do I have to appear in court?
2. When is my payment due?
3. How much is my fine?
4. How many points will I receive for my violation?
5. Am I eligible for a public defender for my municipal court case?

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1. What does "Fair Market Value" mean?
2. If I do not agree with my property assessment, can I file an appeal?
3. Can I review my property assessment and how it was arrived at?
4. Can my assessment change if I haven't done anything to my property?
5. What will happen to my assessment if I improve my property?

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1. I just purchased my house, and never received a tax bill. What do I do?
2. I received a tax bill but my mortgage company pays my taxes?
3. How do you determine compliance with the payment deadline?
4. Do you accept duplicate tax bills and is there a charge?
5. Why did I not receive an end of year statement for taxes paid?
6. My mortgage company pays my taxes. Why do I get a delinquency notice?
7. What forms of payments are accepted?
8. Will I receive reminders when taxes are due?
9. Will I receive quarterly tax bills?
10. When are taxes due?

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1. What is the program about?
2. How do you plan on educating the community?
3. How are you preventing addiction in the community?
4. How are you getting people to treatment?
5. Who are the recovery advocates of America?
6. Who is involved with the program?
7. What inspired the creation of the program?
8. How will the program impact Plainsboro Residents?

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1. What current development activity is going on in Plainsboro?
2. Can I operate a business from my home?
3. What rules apply to placing a storage shed on my residential property?
4. What is the zoning district classification and applicable regulations for my property?
5. How do I obtain Township zoning approval when a variance, subdivision, and/or site plan approval for non-residential development is involved?
6. When and how do I obtain zoning approval from the Township?
7. What rules apply to placing a fence on my residential property?

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1. What are the New Jersey Child Restraint Law requirements?
2. How do I register my alarm system(s)?
3. How do I provide feedback on police personnel?
4. May I remain anonymous when reporting a crime?
5. How do I obtain a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)?
6. How do I obtain a copy of a traffic accident report?

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1. How do I find out about mosquito control activities in my area?
2. Is the Health Officer able to assist me with a neighbor that has high grass?
3. Who can I contact with questions regarding my well and septic system?

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1. How do I report a pothole?
2. When is the next bulk waste event?
3. How do I replace a lost recycling container?

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1. How do I register for a recreation program?
2. What programs/events do you offer?
3. How can I reserve a room in the municipal complex?
4. How can I make a reservation for a ball field or picnic area?
5. How can I help/volunteer?
6. How can I apply for food pantry assistance?
7. What type of foods can I donate to the food pantry?

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1. How do I obtain a license for my dog/cat?
2. What is acceptable identification to request a vital record?
3. Is there a waiting period before the license can be issued?
4. Where can I get a copy of my divorce decree?
5. Where do I apply for a marriage/civil union license?
6. Who do I contact for Animal Control issues?
7. Do you offer a Free Rabies Clinic?
8. How can I obtain a copy of a birth, death, or marriage record?