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Highland Park, NJ Driveway Permit: what you need, forms and fees
- Do you need a permit? Check with the office.
- Fee: Call the office.
- Office phone: (732) 777-6013.
Free: official forms and an online fill preview. $29 one time per project for clean filled forms plus your full package.
Step by step
- Confirm with Highland Park Borough Building & Construction Division (Code Enforcement/Construction Department) that a driveway needs a permit.
- Ask the office for its document checklist.
- Fill out the permit application.
- Submit your application to Highland Park Borough Building & Construction Division (Code Enforcement/Construction Department) ((732) 777-6013).
- Pay the fee the office quotes. Call to confirm the amount.
- Wait for approval. Do not start work until the permit is issued.
- 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).
- Pass the final inspection and keep your approved permit with your house records.
What to bring
Our sources do not list documents for this project. Ask the office for its checklist.
Office
- Name
- Highland Park Borough Building & Construction Division (Code Enforcement/Construction Department)
- Address
- 221 South Fifth Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
- Phone
- (732) 777-6013
- 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 Highland Park sources Last checked October 24, 2026. Not yet reviewed line by line by PermitsWise staff.
FAQ
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Highland Park?
Our sources do not say. Call Highland Park Borough Building & Construction Division (Code Enforcement/Construction Department) at (732) 777-6013 to confirm.
How much is the driveway permit fee in Highland Park?
The fee is not in our sources. Call Highland Park Borough Building & Construction Division (Code Enforcement/Construction Department) at (732) 777-6013.
Who do I contact about a driveway permit in Highland Park?
Highland Park Borough Building & Construction Division (Code Enforcement/Construction Department). Address: 221 South Fifth Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904. Phone: (732) 777-6013. Email: unknown (not in our sources).
PermitsWise is an independent service, not affiliated with Highland Park. Confirm details with the office.
Driveway scope in New Jersey
Driveways are site work rather than a building, so in NJ they are handled by local zoning and engineering rules, not usually a UCC construction permit.
NJ DCA Uniform Construction Code. Local requirements not stated above must be confirmed with the office.