Welcome to Lafayette Township
The Township of Lafayette is located in rural Sussex County in the northwest corner of New Jersey. Lafayette is a small community comprising of 18.7 square miles and a population of approximately 2,400 residents. Lafayette Township was incorporated in 1845 and is the first town in the United States to be named after the Marquis de LaFayette.
Municipal Offices
Please take a moment to search the website for the most commonly requested information. Most forms and applications can be obtained online, which may save you a trip or limit the amount of time required for your visit. If you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us by calling 973-383-1817. Municipal Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Offices are closed on holidays (Click here to see list of holidays.) For the Registrar's Office, please schedule an appointment by calling 973-383-1817, ext. 10. Some department hours may vary such as Zoning, Construction, and Land Use. Please check the individual department's page for further information.
Latest Notices and Announcements
Notice Regarding the Lafayette Rt. 15 Bridge Replacement Project
A bridge replacement project will soon begin on Route 15 in Lafayette Township. This is the bridge over the Paulins Kill near the entrance to Lafayette Park also known as the Lafayette Pond located between the Meadows Road/Morris Farm Road intersection and Beaver Run Road- The project has a long timeline with preliminary work set to begin in August 2025 and ending in 2027. However it is important to note that the disruption in traffic patterns will occur during a much shorter window between October 2025 and April or May of 2026. read more about the bridge project
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