New Jersey Building Permits

Municipalities enforce; State handles complex builds.

How Building Permits Work in New Jersey

The state maintains a heavy role through the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) services. While towns handle most permits, the state's Department of Community Affairs directly handles plan review and permitting for "Class 1" major projects and for state-owned or state-regulated facilities.

Model: State-Mandated

393 jurisdictions with permitting contact information.

Cities (393)

Other Jurisdictions (319)

These places either do not issue building permits directly, or we have no permit office on record for them. Enter your project address to find the correct permitting authority.