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Carteret Borough Building Department (NJ): permits, forms, hours, inspections

Official-source contacts, forms and submission details for Carteret Borough Building Department. Independent assistance; confirm before visiting.

Last checked 2026-10-24

Contact, address and hours

  • Office

    Electrical Sub Code Official Carl Gurney 732-541-3937; Fire Sub Code Official John Funcheon 732-541-3927; Building Sub Code Art Figueiredo 732-541-3929.
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  • Phone

    732-541-3937
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  • Office

    Borough of Carteret Engineering Department / Construction Office, 61 Cooke Avenue; inspections 732-541-3847
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  • Phone

    732-541-3847
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Steps and process

  1. Which office first

    UnknownAsk the office: 732-541-3937. Which office first was not stated in the available sources.
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  2. Where to submit

    UnknownAsk the office: 732-541-3937. Where to submit was not stated in the available sources.
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  3. What to bring

    UnknownAsk the office: 732-541-3937. What to bring was not stated in the available sources.
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  4. Payment methods

    UnknownAsk the office: 732-541-3937. Payment methods was not stated in the available sources.
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  5. Office hours

    UnknownAsk the office: 732-541-3937. Office hours was not stated in the available sources.
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  6. Schedule inspections

    Building Inspection Scheduling: 732-541-3810. Office hours 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.
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Fees, documents, payment and inspections

  • fees

    $300.00 refundable deposit plus $100.00 non-refundable Road Opening permit fee.
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  • requiredDocuments

    Street Excavation Permit application
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  • requiredDocuments

    Sketch showing the proposed improvements
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Forms

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Permit preparation questions

Are official permit forms free?

Yes. Official permit forms are free to download; the $29 price is for PermitsWise preparation assistance.

What does the $29 package include?

A permit package filled with your information for your review. Government fees are separate; required signatures and office confirmation remain your responsibility.

Is PermitsWise a government agency?

No. PermitsWise is an independent preparation service, not affiliated with any government. A prepared package is not permit approval.