Contact Info

  • phone(201) 547-5055

  • City Hall Annex
    One Jackson Square (364 MLK Drive)
    Jersey City, NJ 07305

    General Office Hours:
    Monday – Friday 
    9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

    Permit Counter Hours:
    Monday – Friday
    9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Last customer admitted at 3:00 PM

    Construction Site Work Hours:
    Monday – Friday
    7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    (Excluding federal holidays)

    Joseph Severini
    Joseph Severini, Construction Code Official


  • Directions

DIVISION OF THE CONSTRUCTION CODE OFFICIAL

The Division of the Construction Code Official is empowered by the Jersey City Municipal Code to:
  • Administer and enforce the State Uniform Construction Code and conduct the centralized issuance of permits and inspection services.
  • Condemn properties in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.3 et seq.
  • Issue permits for alterations, additions, new buildings, and inspections, both before and after occupancy.
  • Conduct ongoing inspections of elevators, swimming pools, and backflow preventers.
  • Register non-state licensed contractors.

Construction Site Work Hours are Monday thru Friday 7:00am-6:00pm (Excluding Federal Holidays)

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