Building Permits in New Jersey, New Jersey

PermitStack indexes 811,934 building permits issued in New Jersey, New Jersey, with 86,769 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

811,934
Total permits
86,769
Last 12 months
186
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
May 8, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Interior remodel
78,280
Addition
2,182
Demolition
5

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-0826-01035+CInterior remodelOut of Scope OTHER
2026-05-0726-19065Interior remodelOut of Scope OTHER
2026-05-0726-04091OtherOut of Scope OTHER
2026-05-0726-19067Interior remodelOut of Scope OTHER
2026-05-0726-19066Interior remodelOut of Scope OTHER
2026-05-0726-09034Interior remodelOut of Scope OTHER
2026-05-0726-33046OtherOut of Scope OTHER
2026-05-0626-14047AdditionResidential ALTER
2026-05-0626-02082Interior remodelResidential ALTER
2026-05-0626-01108Interior remodelOut of Scope OTHER

Access New Jersey permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get New Jersey permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official New Jersey open data portal (Tyler Data & Insights (Socrata)) 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 New Jersey data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for New Jersey, New Jersey was issued on May 8, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access New Jersey permits without an API key?

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

Can I export New Jersey permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

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

Most New Jersey permits are issued on the same day they are filed, reflecting electronic submission and same-day processing for routine permit types. Larger or more complex projects (new construction, major additions) often take longer.

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