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Building Permits in Jersey City, New Jersey

Access 92,868 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.

92,868
Total permits
3,244
Last 12 months
1,265
Last 30 days
+1543%
vs same period prior year
Jul 23, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
777
Electrical
466
Interior remodel
446
HVAC
282
Demolition
160
New construction
127
Roofing
116
Solar
81
Addition
56
Renovation
37

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
2026-07-23SAPP-0726-1600134 BOYDPlumbingNew sanitary sewer connection for 2-family residential dwelling.
2026-07-23METR -0726-1454134 BOYDNew constructionNew Construction Two Family Home
2026-07-23WSA-0726-1095134 BOYDPlumbingNew Construction Two Family Home
2026-07-22CNST-26-236699 HUDSONInterior remodelPVI unit replacement
2026-07-22P-26-1807134 BOYDPlumbingNew Plumbing-New Construction Home
2026-07-22E-26-137677 VROOMElectricalNew 3-story 2-family house on a vacant lot
2026-07-22E-26-137218 INDEPENDENCEHVACHVAC - REPLACE EXISITING AC CONDENSOR CORE AND FURNACE WITH NEW ENERGEY EFFICIENT ...
2026-07-22F-26-1640307 3RDHVACreplace one 60k btu 97% furnace
2026-07-22CNST-26-2361111 BIDWELLDemolitionComplete Demolition of a Single Family Home
2026-07-22CNST-26-2377509 BRAMHALLInterior remodelRestroom Renovation in Existing School

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"

Other cities we cover

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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 July 23, 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. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

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 22 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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