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Highland Park Borough, us-nj
Highland Park Borough Building Department (NJ): permits, forms, hours, inspections
Official-source contacts, forms and submission details for Highland Park Borough Building Department. Independent assistance; confirm before visiting.
Contact, address and hours
Office
Highland Park Borough Building & Construction Division (Code Enforcement/Construction Department), 221 South Fifth Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904; (732) 777-6013Phone
(732) 777-6013Address
221 South Fifth Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904Office
hpboro.com - Borough of Highland Park, NJ. Root homepage fetch was blocked during research; the Construction page and borough PDFs on this domain were verified.Office
Highland Park Borough Building & Construction Division (Code Enforcement/Construction Department), 221 South Fifth Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904; (732) 777-6013. Inspectors: Mike Luthman (Building, Tue/Thu); Mario Varone (Electrical, Mon/Tue/Wed); Phil Langon (Fire, Mon/Wed); Michael Rossi (Plumbing/Mechanical, Mon/Wed). Forms may be requested at the department or downloaded online. If paying by cash, exact change is needed; card/online payment currently unavailable.Office
Dumpsters placed on a driveway: notify Highland Park Police Department to block street parking (per Construction page).
Steps and process
Which office first
UnknownAsk the office: (732) 777-6013. Which office first was not stated in the available sources.Where to submit
UnknownAsk the office: (732) 777-6013. Where to submit was not stated in the available sources.What to bring
UnknownAsk the office: (732) 777-6013. What to bring was not stated in the available sources.Payment methods
UnknownAsk the office: (732) 777-6013. Payment methods was not stated in the available sources.Office hours
UnknownAsk the office: (732) 777-6013. Office hours was not stated in the available sources.Schedule inspections
Call (732) 777-6013 with your permit number; minimum 24-hour notice; inspection time depends on inspector availability. Inspectors do not call ahead; someone over 18 must be present. Missed inspections must be rescheduled by phone (no same-day return).
Fees, documents, payment and inspections
fees
Payments for each permit may vary depending on the project. If paying by cash, exact change is needed; card/online payment currently unavailable (Construction page).submissionProcess
Permit forms may be requested at the Code Enforcement/Construction Department or downloaded from the borough's Construction page.fees
Fees vary by project; construction fee schedule not published on the cited page. Payment required before permit issued and inspection scheduled; cash with exact change; credit card and online payments currently unavailable (Construction page).fees
Street opening fee $200; surface disturbance $10/sq ft (minimum $200); road opening bond $500; sewer connection $1,600; water connection $1,775.requiredDocuments
Street Opening Permit applicationrequiredDocuments
Certificate of Insurance ($1 million bodily / $500 property)requiredDocuments
Separate checks for each fee
Forms
Street Opening Permit Application (water or sewer connection) with fee schedule
Unverified — confirm with the office
Common projects
deck
fence
shed
pool
addition
basement
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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.