The goal our new automated phone system is to get you to the correct person as quickly as possible.  

• Option 1 for Hours and Directions 
• Option 2 for How to Check the Status of a Permit 
• Option 3 to Speak to Sub-code- press (1) for Building, press (2) for Fire, press (3) for Electrical, press (4) for Plumbing, press (5) for Elevator (this will transfer you directly to the sub code official) 
• Option 4 to speak to an inspector press  (1) for Building, press (2) for Fire, press (3) for Electrical, press (4) for Plumbing, press (5) for Elevator then listen for the name of the inspector you wish to speak to and press that option to be transferred directly to them 
• Option 5 for all  permit related questions not answered in our FAQ 
• Option 6 for how to make an online payment 
• Option 7 for how to submit a records request 
• Option 8 for all other questions 

FORMS:

• Application forms can be found on the NJ Department of Community Affairs website: https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/resources/constructionpermitforms.html

• Prior to submission, all tech cards must be completed with the exception of having a contractor (if necessary)
• Owner’s name MUST match the tax plate, if not a copy of the deed or contract for sale is REQUIRED
  • Information can be verified on https://tax1.co.monmouth.nj.us/cgi- bin/prc6.cgi?menu=index&ms_user=monm&passwd=data&district=1301&mode=11
• If the OWNER/CONTRACTOR is a CORPORATION OR LLC then an LLC form must be completed to identify the registered agent LLC OWNER/CONTRACTOR FORM
• If work is being done by the owner for 1 and 2 family homes, the certification must be completed inside the folder
• If work is filed by someone other than the owner/contractor or agent the person filing must be registered with our office as a Permit Processor PERMIT PROCESSOR REGISTRATION FORM and PERMIT PROCESSOR AUTHORIZATION
• Jersey City Contractor License – a JC Contractor license is required for all non-state licensed contractors and work done on commercial property CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION FORM 

  *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.

• Please allow 20 business days for all applications to be reviewed

   

  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:

• 1 set of drawings is required for initial review
• 2 sets of drawings are required ONLY, if partial releases are requested (1 and 2 families do not get partials)
• A electronic copy of the plans & certification form, completed by an architect/design professional, MUST be provided for release of plans  CERTIFICATION OF E-PLANS EXAMPLE
• Specifications and cut sheet must be provided via SharePoint 

  MINOR WORK:

• These applications can be emailed, mailed, *dropped off in-person, or completed yourself on www.sdlportal.com

  NEW CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, & RENOVATIONS:

• All of these jobs MUST go through Zoning first for prior approvals
• The folder (or CP-1) for new buildings must have boxes 6 and 7 completed
• **PRIOR APPROVALS:
  • Lot Consolidation or Lot separation
  • ***Passaic Valley
  • ***Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA)
  • Soils Erosion (if 5,000 ft² or more) Hudson-Essex Soil Form 
  • Nonresidential development fee
  • Soils report (footings and foundations), if applicable. 
  • Adjoining property protection plan, if applicable
  • Flood elevation, if applicable Elevation Certificate | FEMA.gov
  • Approved demolition certificate for existing structures on property
  • Listing of special inspectors and licenses, if applicable
  • Health Department approval for rodent control: https://library.municode.com/nj/jersey_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH182HESA_ARTVROVEINRAPOI VHIWEOVBRGRA11-23-1999ORNO99-170

**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:

• UNDER REVIEW – indicates your application is still being reviewed by the sub-codes
• FAILED – indicates that your application has failed plan review & a sub-code(s) must be contacted for corrections
• PICKUP – indicates ready for payment; not that permit is ready to be picked up 
• OPEN – indicates your permits is approved & ready to be picked up

• Online (e-check or credit/debit cards) payments (https://jerseycitynj.gov/pay)
• Business checks accompanied by the approved check registry form CHECK REGISTRY FORM
• Personal checks that match the applicant’s information of the applications with approve check registry form
• Money Orders
• Certified Check

 ***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

• Inspections are completed between the hours of 7AM-3PM (contact your inspector directly if you need a specific timeframe)
• Dates/Times for large projects are handled one-on-one by the inspector for that area and entered in SDL
• Required documents that may need to be provided:
  • Footing and Foundation = Foundation survey
  • Framing = Framing Checklist
  • Insulation = Air Barrier Checklist
  • Sprinkler = Above Ground & Underground Certification
  • Fire Pump = NFPA 20 Certification
  • Fire Alarms = NFPA 72 Certification
  • Any Special Inspector Certifications 
  https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/resources/constructionpermitforms.html

• Denials are handled, by appointment only (via email or phone), by the Sub-code(s)/Reviewer(s) & conducted in person
  •   Building Sub-code - Joseph Severini Contact: [email protected] 
  •   Electrical Sub-code - Paul Esposito Contact: [email protected] 
  •   Plumbing Sub-code - Aldo Rizzo/John McMillan Contact: [email protected] 
  •   Fire Sub-Code- Michael Karlok Contact: [email protected] 
  •   Elevator Sub-code - Joseph Snyder Contact: [email protected] 
• These meetings are designed for you to obtain your permit if all denial reason are fulfilled and all information is brought in to satisfy those items
• Application issues pertaining to Plumbing and Electrical MUST by handled by the Licensed Contractors only

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

• Working hours on construction sites: MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 7AM TO 6PM
• All Sites must have appropriate postings in accordance with the Construction Site Safety Ordinance & Uniform Construction Code
• General Questions or complaints can be emailed to [email protected] or call (201) 547-5055

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