
Borough of Elmer
P. O. Box 882 120 South Main Street, Elmer, NJ 08318
Telephone (856) 358-4010 * Fax (856) 358-8019

Welcome to the Borough of Elmer Web Site. “The Small Town With The Big Welcome.” Elmer was incorporated in 1893. We are located in the South Eastern part of Salem County. We are just a short drive from shore points and Philadelphia.
The Office of Vital Statistics is moving locations. The new location will now be at the Elmer Borough Hall, Second Floor. Please view the Vital Statistics Page for more information.
NJDEP Fire Ban on All Public Lands and Private Properties in All Municipalities Throughout the State. Click Here for More Information
Get the Lead Out Home Inspections 11/12/2025
Survey on PFAs…please complete by 11/30/2025
Nutrition and Health Literacy Program (seniors)
Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program
Elmer Lake – Harmful Algae Bloom
New Jersey’s Lead Remediation and Abatement Program
New Jersey’s State Development and Redevelopment Plan information
NJEDA Main Street Acquisition Support Grant For Small Businesses
Information for Landlords – Lead Paint Compliance
Solicitor Canvasser Permit Application
Atlantic City Electric and the Arbor Day Foundation Provide Free Trees for Energy-Efficient Living
Sample Ballot Elmer – November 7th, 2023
Salem County Clerk’s Page (Election)
Salem County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
New Jersey Broadband Assessment Survey
Rural Business Development Grants
Voter Registration Information
Elmer Lake Harmful Algal Bloom
Free Health Screenings – Monthly
Salem County Clerk Facebook Page
New Jersey Clean Energy Program
South Jersey Gas Financial Assistance Program
USDA Rural Development Loans Brochure
USDA Rural Development Fact Sheet
USDA Rural Development Application
TOWN FACTS:
Borough of Elmer
P. O. Box 882 120 South Main Street, Elmer, NJ 08318
Telephone (856) 358-4010 Fax (856) 358-8019
Joseph Stemberger, Mayor
Population: 1,351
Size: 1 square mile
Form of Government: Mayor and Council
County: Salem
State: New Jersey
Take a journey through Elmer’s history by viewing the below slideshow. If you have any old photographs that you would like to share, please contact Dawn Williams at landuse@elmerboroughnj.com
. Enjoy!
