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 is permitted.
Conduct ongoing inspections of elevators, swimming pools, backflow preventers.
Register non-state licensed contractors.
The goal our new automated phone system is to get you to the correct person as quickly as possible.
FORMS:
*Please fill out the attached form and pay the $100.00 fee on www.cityofjerseycity.com/pay Then forward the completed application and payment confirmation to [email protected] for processing.
FEES: https://library.municode.com/nj/jersey_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH160FECH
FLOOD ORDINANCE: https://library.municode.com/nj/jersey_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH172FLDAPR
DRAWINGS:
MINOR WORK:
NEW CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, & RENOVATIONS:
**The permit office is open from 9am-3pm for submissions, all submissions will receive a control number the same day.
Please create an account on www.sdlportal.com to find the following statuses:
***no third party checks/out of state check or starter checks Once the payment is applied the status will change to OPEN, once that happens permits with plans can be picked up between 9am-3pm, no appointment necessary, those without plans will be mailed to the contractor. If you are paying for a job with plans, you will receive an email with instructions on how to upload your e-plans into our system prior to pick-up. If you have any questions or do not receive that email [email protected]
Please schedule all inspections on www.sdlportal.com
Inspections can be cancelled by calling the main line: 201 547 5055 or by reaching out to the inspector ***all statuses/updates of inspections can be found on the SDL PORTAL
A CERTIFICATE IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THE SALE, TRANSFER OF PROPERTY, OR CHANGE OF BUSINESS NAMES COs are required for:
New Construction
Additions
Major Renovations (property cannot be occupied during construction)
***Submission of a Zoning approved application is required for a Certificate of Occupancy
CO Requirements for a Residential Property:
1 & 2 Family Owner Occupied
Inside of the construction folder is signed, certifying that the owner will be the occupant OR;
Letter stating that the house is going to be used for rental purposes (No Home Owner’s Warranty required).
1 & 2 family, Newly Constructed Condos, or Multiple Family
Home Owner’s Warranty (HOW) required
Multiple family Building Registration with the State of NJ Multiple Housing Division
Suez Water Clearance
All final inspections completed, including updates
Soil Erosion, if applicable
Flood elevation, if applicable
CO Requirements for a Non-Residential Property
Occupancy Load
Use Group
Construction Classification
Refer to Prior Approvals List
Day Cares:
Prior use letters for Day Care and No CO letter is requested at [email protected]
Certificate of Approval:
Requests for CAs can be emailed to [email protected]
***Please allow 10 Business Days for completion of all CO applications
NJ DCA UCC UCC Current Codes City Ordinance Chapter 105 –Demolitions
City Ordinance Chapter 119-Certificate of Occupancy
City Ordinance Chapter 131-Uniform Construction Code
City Ordinance Chapter 134-Contractors and Permit Processors
City Ordinance Chapter 160-Fees and Charges
City Ordinance Chapter 182-Construction and Demolition Rodent Plan Requirement
City Ordinance Chapter 164-Structural Façade Inspections
City Ordinance Chapter 172-Flood Damage Prevention (Flood Elevation Certification)
Construction Site Safety Manual
All construction sites shall comply with the Regulations of the Uniform Construction Code, Chapter 33 of NJ IBC and the Jersey City Construction Site Ordinance 19-014: https://www.cityofjerseycity.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6189660/File/Agendas,%20Mins,%20Res%20&%20Ord/2019%20Ordina nces/OR2%202019%2003%2013.pdf
Office Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Counter Monday-Friday 9 am – 3:00 pm
City Hall Annex 1 Jackson Square Jersey City, NJ 07305 Raymond Meyer Construction Code Official