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Building Permits in New Jersey

PermitStack indexes 811,406 building permits issued in New Jersey, with 86,423 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

811,406
Total permits
86,423
Last 12 months
1,028
Last 30 days
—
vs same period prior year
Aug 7, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
35,295
Interior remodel
30,714
Plumbing
11,233
Fire alarm
5,891
New construction
1,053
Demolition
799
Addition
794

Permit data by trade in New Jersey

Drill into the most common permit categories in New Jersey.

New construction permits

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-0726-00213100 DRAKE RDInterior remodelOut of Scope OTHER
2026-08-0726-002153102 JOCKEY HOLLOW TRAILDemolitionOut of Scope OTHER
2026-08-0726-00230143 WALNUT AVEInterior remodelOut of Scope OTHER
2026-08-0726-00214426 EQUATOR AVEInterior remodelOut of Scope OTHER
2026-08-0726-18065—Interior remodelResidential ALTER
2026-08-0726-25198—Interior remodelResidential ALTER
2026-08-0726-12065—Interior remodelResidential ALTER
2026-08-0726-15221301 ANDERSEN RDInterior remodelResidential ALTER
2026-08-0726-15222301 ANDERSEN RDDemolitionOut of Scope OTHER
2026-08-0726-00139+A256 EWINGVILLE RDInterior remodelOut 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.

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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 was issued on August 7, 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. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

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.

Get New Jersey permit data in your app today

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