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Building Permits in Jersey City, New Jersey

Access 93,654 building permits issued in Jersey City, New Jersey through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Jersey City open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

93,654
Total permits
3,940
Last 12 months
8
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
Aug 9, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
1,048
Electrical
574
Interior remodel
537
HVAC
367
Demolition
199
New construction
152
Roofing
146
Renovation
97
Solar
88
Addition
62

Permit data by trade in Jersey City

Drill into the most common permit categories in Jersey City.

Top contractors in Jersey City

Most active contractors by permit volume in Jersey City.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Jersey City, New Jersey. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-09CNST-26-2602362 WAYNE STInterior remodelLaminate existing interior walls with 5/8 sheetrock
2026-08-09CNST-26-2601396 NEW YORK AVEHVAC50 Gallon Gas Short Power Vent Heater
2026-08-09B-26-1495362 WAYNE STOtherLaminate existing interior walls with 5/8 sheetrock
2026-08-08CNST-26-2598340 FAIRMOUNT AVEInterior remodelInstall a new ceiling fan
2026-08-08CNST-26-2599251 BEACON AVERoofingRe-energize Electric service after roof leak from storm on 8/7/2026
2026-08-08B-26-1494224 BAY STDemolitionInterior demo of non- structural elements
2026-08-08E-26-1496251 BEACON AVERoofingRe-energize Electric service after roof leak from storm on 8/7/2026
2026-08-08CNST-26-2600224 BAY STDemolitionInterior demo of non- structural elements
2026-08-07P-26-1982117 OAK STPlumbingcomplete vinyl siding replacement on exterior, minor interior reno and replacement...
2026-08-07E-26-1495117 OAK STElectricalcomplete vinyl siding replacement on exterior, minor interior reno and replacement...

Access Jersey City permit data via API

Query Jersey City, New Jersey permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Jersey City permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Jersey%20City&state=NJ&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Jersey City permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Jersey City open data portal (the official city portal) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Jersey City data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Jersey City, New Jersey was issued on August 9, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Jersey City permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Jersey City permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Jersey City permit data?

Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

How long does a Jersey City building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Jersey City, New Jersey is 19 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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