Welcome

Frankford Township, New Jersey, is a pleasant and bucolic community located in New Jersey’s great northwest Skylands region offering both convenience and small-town character. The Township is 35.4 square miles of rolling agricultural lands, wetlands, forests, streams, and pristine lakes. It’s a perfect place for the outdoor enthusiast. Frankford Township is home to the Sussex County Fairgrounds, which hosts the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show and numerous other events and activities throughout the year. Skylands Stadium is also located in the Township. Permanently preserved acres of open space and Frankford Park featuring well-maintained athletic fields are assets the community truly enjoys. Thousands of acres comprise nearby Stokes State Forest, the Kittatinny Mountains and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The Delaware River and the Appalachian Trail, two national treasures, offer true wilderness settings less than 15 minutes away. CLICK HERE for our VISITORS GUIDE

News and Announcements

LEGAL NOTICE:

Public Auction

The Township will be holding a public auction on Tuesday, December 10, of parcels of real property. The auction will be held at the Frankford Township Municipal Building with a start time of 6:30 p.m. Click here to read the resolution with auction details and a list of the properties to be included in the auction.

Election Results

The November 5^th General Election results can be found on the Sussex County Clerk's website: sussexcountyclerk.org/elections/election-results

Census Takers Needed

Join the 2020 Census Team, be a Census Taker. 2020 Census jobs provide: great pay, flexible hours, weekly pay, paid training. Apply online at 2020census.gov/jobs. Click here for flyer. For more information or help applying, please call 1-855-JOB-2020.

Free Rabies Clinic

Friday, December 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Frankford Twp Firehouse #2, 34 Pelletown Road

Notice from Stephen Lance, Frankford Township Tax Collector:

Just a reminder to Frankford Township Taxpayers – The NJ Division of Taxation has mailed Homestead Benefit Applications to eligible recipients on September 14, 2019. You must file your application by phone or internet by December 2, 2019. The automated filing system telephone number is 877-658-2972. File on-line at www.njtaxation.org. The Tax Collector can also file your application at the Frankford Township Municipal Building from Mondays to Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bring your mailer and amount of total income. You will be provided with a proof of filing receipt.

Inspection Applications

Fire CO applications/inspections are now obtained through the Frankford Township Fire Department. Click here to get the application and information.

Soil Importation Ordinance

Ordinance #2019-03, Amending Chapter XXVI Entitled "Soil and Soil Removal" was adopted on the second reading after a public hearing of the Mayor and Committee on April 9, 2019. Click here to read the 2019-03 ordinance.