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Building Permits in Jersey City, New Jersey

Access 92,936 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.

92,936
Total permits
3,309
Last 12 months
1,290
Last 30 days
+1620%
vs same period prior year
Jul 24, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
796
Electrical
478
Interior remodel
450
HVAC
286
Demolition
160
New construction
133
Roofing
124
Solar
83
Addition
56
Renovation
38

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
2026-07-24CO-2026-00041632 OAKLANDOtherTGherapy Studio Interior Fit-Out
2026-07-23METR -0726-145670 MALLORYOtherRequesting water meters for 189 apartments with an 8” pipe coming into the building.
2026-07-23CNST-26-23994 MCMARTINElectricalEV Charger Installation
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
2026-07-23E-26-13843509 JOHN F KENNEDYElectricalELECTRICAL
2026-07-23CNST-26-2389157 CLINTONPlumbing1 gas wh
2026-07-23F-26-166255 LEEOthergas fired appliance
2026-07-23P-26-1811135 DUFFIELDPlumbingReplacement of an existing 1.5" water
2026-07-23WSA-0726-1095134 BOYDPlumbingNew Construction Two Family Home

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 July 24, 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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