Zoning
Zoning approval is required for many uses and improvements including homes, additions, garages, decks, fences, pools, patios, sheds and signs. Current zoning office: 856-881-6525 ext. 119.
Gloucester County, New Jersey
Elk Township
Real Estate
Practical local resources for buying, building, renovating and understanding property in Elk Township.
Agricultural communityNearly 20 square milesMonroeville mailing areaLake Garrison & Elephant Swamp
Living in Elk Township
Elk combines rural roads, working farms, established neighborhoods and newer residential activity. Buyers should pay close attention to municipal boundaries, zoning, utilities, septic/well conditions where applicable, road access and any farmland or environmental constraints tied to a specific parcel.
Market note: online home inventories and asking prices change daily. NJTGO focuses on durable local resources rather than publishing prices that quickly become stale.
Before You Buy, Build or Renovate
Construction Office
Construction Office: ext. 118; Construction Official: ext. 130. Check permit requirements before starting work.
Planning & Zoning Board
Reviews land-development applications including subdivisions, site plans, variances and conceptual plans.
Property Taxes & Assessment
Tax Collector: ext. 112. Tax-assessment inquiries are handled through the Gloucester County Board of Taxation.
Zoning Department • Planning & Zoning Board • Forms & applications
Current Housing & Development Context
Residential Growth
The township continues to update its housing, affordable-housing and redevelopment planning. A September 2026 introduced ordinance references amendments to the Villages at Still Run redevelopment plan.
Rural Parcels
Larger lots and agricultural surroundings are part of Elk’s character. Verify farmland-assessment status, easements, wetlands, septic/well systems and permitted uses for any individual property.
Established Neighborhoods
Housing is spread across multiple postal mailing areas; “Monroeville,” “Glassboro” or “Mullica Hill” on a listing does not by itself establish the municipality.
Property Search & Official Records
- Elk Township — taxes, notices and municipal information
- Elk Township zoning information and maps
- Planning & Zoning Board
- Gloucester County property and county resources
- Realtor.com market search and Zillow market search — third-party listings; verify municipality and parcel details independently.
Real Estate Professionals
NJTGO offers advertising opportunities for agents, builders, mortgage professionals and property-service companies serving Elk Township.
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