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Building Permits in New Jersey

PermitStack indexes 805,137 building permits issued in New Jersey, with 86,361 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

805,137
Total permits
86,361
Last 12 months
2
Last 30 days
—
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
43,167
Interior remodel
20,529
Plumbing
13,543
Fire alarm
6,865
New construction
1,165
Demolition
578
Addition
500

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
2026-07-0820250326+H—Interior remodelOut of Scope OTHER
2026-07-0820250326+G—Interior remodelOut of Scope OTHER
2026-07-0720261344239 LAKESIDE DRInterior remodelOut of Scope OTHER
2026-07-0726-09054—AdditionOut of Scope OTHER
2026-07-0723-80092+A117 W STATE STInterior remodelOut of Scope OTHER
2026-07-07202609171 PROSPECT STInterior remodelOut of Scope OTHER
2026-07-07202606791032-1034 BOND STInterior remodelOut of Scope OTHER
2026-07-0726-228824 ELM STInterior remodelOut of Scope OTHER
2026-07-0726-0414223 MAIN STREETInterior remodelOut of Scope OTHER
2026-07-0720250605+B20 KNOLLCREST ROADInterior 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 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. 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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