Cranbury, NJ Shed Permit: what you need, forms and fees
- Do you need a permit? Yes.
- Permits in order: Zoning, then Construction.
- Fee: Call the office — published fees disagree.
- Office phone: 609-664-3167.
Free: official forms and an online fill preview. $29 one time per project for clean filled forms plus your full package. Cranbury forms page (opens official site in new tab)
Shed threshold CONFLICT: under 200 sf no permit (Construction page) vs 'over 200 sf' (Approval PDF) vs '200 sf or over' (Zoning Permit doc) vs 'Sheds (Over 100 Square Feet)' (Construction Checklist) Confirm the current amount with the office.
Step by step
- Check zoning rules for your lot before you draw plans.
- Gather what to bring: 4 items listed below.
- Apply in order: Zoning, then Construction.
- Submit your application to Cranbury Township Zoning Officer Andrei Alexeev (609-664-3167).
- Call the office for the current fee. The published sources disagree.
- Wait for approval. Do not start work until the permit is issued.
- Schedule inspections: Request inspections through the township GovPilot Inspection Request portal (https://main.govpilot.com/web/public/23ab5fde-290_Construction-Permit-Township-of-Cranbury?uid=7199&ust=NJ&pu=1&id=0). Inspection days: Construction Official/Building and Fire Mon-Fri; Electrical Tue/Wed/Thu AM; Plumbing Tue/Thu AM.
- Pass the final inspection and ask whether you need a certificate (F270) to close the permit.
What to bring
- Zoning permit application
- Copy of the property survey with drawings of proposed improvements (dimensions and setbacks from property lines)
- HPC application and approval if property is in the Historic District or Buffer Zone
- NJ UCC Construction Permit Application (F100): one original plus three copies, per DCA
State forms used: F100.
Office
- Name
- Cranbury Township Zoning Officer Andrei Alexeev
- Address
- Unknown (not in our sources)
- Phone
- 609-664-3167
- Unknown (not in our sources)
- Hours
- Unknown (not in our sources); call before visiting
Last checked October 24, 2026. Official source (opens official site in new tab)
Researched from official Cranbury sources Last checked October 24, 2026. Not yet reviewed line by line by PermitsWise staff.
FAQ
Do I need a permit for a shed in Cranbury?
Yes. Approval Requirements table row 'Storage Sheds': zoning approval required. Approval Requirements table (columns read as HPC / Zoning / Engineering / Construction; header row missing in text extraction - reviewer must confirm column order against the PDF).
How much is the shed permit fee in Cranbury?
The fee is not in our sources. Call Cranbury Township Zoning Officer Andrei Alexeev at 609-664-3167.
What should I bring for a Cranbury shed permit?
Zoning permit application; Copy of the property survey with drawings of proposed improvements (dimensions and setbacks from property lines); HPC application and approval if property is in the Historic District or Buffer Zone; NJ UCC Construction Permit Application (F100): one original plus three copies, per DCA.
Who do I contact about a shed permit in Cranbury?
Cranbury Township Zoning Officer Andrei Alexeev. Address: unknown (not in our sources). Phone: 609-664-3167. Email: unknown (not in our sources).
PermitsWise is an independent service, not affiliated with Cranbury. Confirm details with the office.