Access 93,643 building permits issued in Jersey City, New Jersey through a single REST API, normalized into a consistent schema. Data through August 9, 2026.
Most common permit types issued in the last year.
Drill into the most common permit categories in Jersey City.
The most active contractors by permit volume in Jersey City, with a profile of each one's permit history. Counts are permits we hold for Jersey City.
Permit activity for individual ZIP codes in Jersey City, newest first by volume.
Every permit we hold for one Jersey City address (roof, HVAC, solar, additions, with dates and contractors) in a single call to /v1/property/history. Used by lenders for collateral review, insurers for roof and system age, and real estate teams for due diligence.
The 10 most recent permits issued in Jersey City, New Jersey. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-09 | CNST-26-2601 | 396 NEW YORK AVE | HVAC | 50 Gallon Gas Short Power Vent Heater |
| 2026-08-09 | B-26-1495 | 362 WAYNE ST | Other | Laminate existing interior walls with 5/8 sheetrock |
| 2026-08-09 | CNST-26-2602 | 362 WAYNE ST | Interior remodel | Laminate existing interior walls with 5/8 sheetrock |
| 2026-08-08 | CNST-26-2600 | 224 BAY ST | Demolition | Interior demo of non- structural elements |
| 2026-08-08 | B-26-1494 | 224 BAY ST | Demolition | Interior demo of non- structural elements |
| 2026-08-08 | CNST-26-2598 | 340 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Interior remodel | Install a new ceiling fan |
| 2026-08-08 | E-26-1496 | 251 BEACON AVE | Electrical | Re-energize Electric service after roof leak from storm on 8/7/2026 |
| 2026-08-08 | CNST-26-2599 | 251 BEACON AVE | Roofing | Re-energize Electric service after roof leak from storm on 8/7/2026 |
| 2026-08-07 | P-26-1982 | 117 OAK ST | Plumbing | complete vinyl siding replacement on exterior, minor interior reno and replacement... |
| 2026-08-07 | WSA-0826-1124 | 455 3RD ST | Plumbing | 455 Jewel Group, LLC is proposing to redevelop and subdivide Block 10901, Lot 117 ... |
Query Jersey City, New Jersey permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.
# Search Jersey City permits issued in the last 30 days curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \ "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Jersey%20City&state=NJ&issued_after=2026-09-23"
The official record sets behind this page, with the date each one's data runs through.
| Record set | Source | Permits | Data through | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permits | EnerGov permit portal | 93,643 | 2026-08-09 | Upstream access blocked since 2026-08-18 (66d) — the host refuses our requests (HTTP 403); we cannot confirm whether the source itself has stopped. |
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We ingest Jersey City's official permit records directly from the jurisdiction's own permit portal and normalize them into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.
The newest permit we hold for Jersey City, New Jersey is dated August 9, 2026. We re-read this source on a nightly schedule and publish the date the data runs through rather than the date we last polled. Upstream access blocked since 2026-08-18 (66d) — the host refuses our requests (HTTP 403); we cannot confirm whether the source itself has stopped.
Yes — search Jersey City permits free in the browser, no signup needed. The API needs a free key (100 requests per day, no credit card).
Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Webhooks (Developer plan and up) push new permits after each nightly ingest.
The median time from permit filing to issuance in Jersey City, New Jersey is 14 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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