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Edison, NJ Addition Permit: what you need, forms and fees
- Do you need a permit? Yes.
- Permits in order: Zoning.
- Fee: $100 (Residential addition); $100 (Add-a-level).
- Office phone: (732) 248-7256.
Free: official forms and an online fill preview. $29 one time per project for clean filled forms plus your full package. Edison forms page (opens official site in new tab)
Step by step
- Check zoning rules for your lot before you draw plans.
- Gather what to bring: 5 items listed below.
- Fill out the Zoning application (official form linked above).
- Submit: Submit complete zoning application with payment; after approval take the two stamped drawing copies to the Building (Construction) Department for construction permits.
- Pay the fee: $100 for Residential addition.
- Wait for approval. Do not start work until the permit is issued.
- Schedule inspections: Inspections Mon-Fri 9 AM - 3:00 PM; inspectors must have 24 hours advance notice; Construction Office 732-248-7257.
- Pass the final inspection and keep your approved permit with your house records.
What to bring
- Completed Zoning Permit application signed by BOTH applicant and property owner
- 3 copies of property survey/key map drawn to scale showing existing conditions and all proposed work with dimensions
- 3 copies of construction drawings matching the survey (2 stamped copies returned for building department)
- Residential: Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Certification Sheet signed and sealed by NJ licensed engineer/architect
- If applicable: Zoning/Planning Board resolutions, final compliance letters, engineering reports, outside agency approvals (e.g., Freehold Soil, MCPB)
Office
- Name
- Edison Township Zoning Office (Division of Planning and Zoning)
- Address
- Unknown (not in our sources)
- Phone
- (732) 248-7256
- Unknown (not in our sources)
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Last checked October 24, 2026. Official source (opens official site in new tab)
Researched from official Edison sources Last checked October 24, 2026. Not yet reviewed line by line by PermitsWise staff.
FAQ
Do I need a permit for a addition in Edison?
Yes. Edison's Zoning Permit Requirements sheet covers all additions, sunrooms, enclosed porches and new single-family dwellings. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
How much is the addition permit fee in Edison?
Residential addition: $100 (Payment due at time of receipt of application; check, money order or credit card.). Add-a-level: $100 (Payment due at time of receipt of application; check, money order or credit card.). Zoning: $100 addition / $100 add-a-level / $500 new single-family dwelling (Zoning Application sheet). Zoning fee per Edison Zoning Application/Requirements sheet; payment due at time of receipt of application (check, money order, Visa or Mastercard; no cash)..
How do I submit my addition application in Edison?
Submit complete zoning application with payment; after approval take the two stamped drawing copies to the Building (Construction) Department for construction permits.
What should I bring for a Edison addition permit?
Completed Zoning Permit application signed by BOTH applicant and property owner; 3 copies of property survey/key map drawn to scale showing existing conditions and all proposed work with dimensions; 3 copies of construction drawings matching the survey (2 stamped copies returned for building department); Residential: Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Certification Sheet signed and sealed by NJ licensed engineer/architect.
Who do I contact about a addition permit in Edison?
Edison Township Zoning Office (Division of Planning and Zoning). Address: unknown (not in our sources). Phone: (732) 248-7256. Email: unknown (not in our sources).
PermitsWise is an independent service, not affiliated with Edison. Confirm details with the office.
Addition scope in New Jersey
An addition adds habitable space, so it usually touches every subcode involved in the work and ends with a certificate (F270).
NJ DCA Uniform Construction Code. Local requirements not stated above must be confirmed with the office.