PermitStack indexes 811,934 building permits issued in New Jersey, with 85,354 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.
Most common permit types issued in the last year.
The 10 most recent permits issued in New Jersey. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | 26-01035+C | — | Interior remodel | Out of Scope OTHER |
| 2026-05-07 | 26-09034 | — | Interior remodel | Out of Scope OTHER |
| 2026-05-07 | 26-19067 | — | Interior remodel | Out of Scope OTHER |
| 2026-05-07 | 26-19065 | — | Interior remodel | Out of Scope OTHER |
| 2026-05-07 | 26-19066 | — | Interior remodel | Out of Scope OTHER |
| 2026-05-07 | 26-04091 | — | Other | Out of Scope OTHER |
| 2026-05-07 | 26-33046 | — | Other | Out of Scope OTHER |
| 2026-05-06 | 26-01108 | — | Interior remodel | Out of Scope OTHER |
| 2026-05-06 | 26-12042 | — | Interior remodel | Residential ALTER |
| 2026-05-06 | 26-12040 | — | Interior remodel | Out of Scope OTHER |
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"
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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.
Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for New Jersey was issued on May 8, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.
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.
Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.
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.
Free tier covers 100 requests per day. No credit card required.
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