New Jersey

Building Permits in New Jersey

PermitStack indexes 805,137 building permits issued in New Jersey, with 91,250 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

805,137

Total permits

91,250

Last 12 months

4,118

Last 30 days

-40%

vs same period prior year

Jul 8, 2026

Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical

45,747

Interior remodel

21,658

Plumbing

14,234

Fire alarm

7,227

New construction

1,226

Demolition

614

Addition

530

Permit data by trade in New Jersey

Drill into the most common permit categories in New Jersey.

Most recent permits

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

Issued	Permit #	Address	Category	Description
2026-07-08	20250326+G	—	Interior remodel	Out of Scope OTHER
2026-07-08	20250326+H	—	Interior remodel	Out of Scope OTHER
2026-07-07	26-09054	—	Addition	Out of Scope OTHER
2026-07-07	26-0611	413 BAKER AVE	Interior remodel	Out of Scope OTHER
2026-07-07	26-04142	23 MAIN STREET	Interior remodel	Out of Scope OTHER
2026-07-07	26-09053	—	Addition	Out of Scope OTHER
2026-07-07	23-80092+A	117 W STATE ST	Interior remodel	Out of Scope OTHER
2026-07-07	26-0614	622 CUMBERLAND ST	Interior remodel	Out of Scope OTHER
2026-07-07	26-0383	452-454 PURSEL STREET	Interior remodel	Out of Scope OTHER
2026-07-07	20261344	239 LAKESIDE DR	Interior remodel	Out of Scope OTHER

Access New Jersey permit data via API

Query 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"

Other cities we cover

Related coverage in New Jersey and nationwide.

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 was issued on July 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.