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Metuchen Borough, us-nj
Metuchen Borough Building Department (NJ): permits, forms, hours, inspections
Official-source contacts, forms and submission details for Metuchen Borough Building Department. Independent assistance; confirm before visiting.
Contact, address and hours
Office
Metuchen Borough Construction Code Enforcement Office, 500 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840; 732-632-8540 (Jill Covey 732-632-8515; Annely Gomez 732-632-8554)Phone
732-632-8540Address
500 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840Office
metuchennj.org (header 'Borough of Metuchen Logo'; GovSites/SDL). Borough Hall 500 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840; 732-632-8540; Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm.Office
Metuchen Borough Construction Code Enforcement Office, 500 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840; 732-632-8540 (Jill Covey 732-632-8515; Annely Gomez 732-632-8554); jcovey@metuchen.com; agomez@metuchen.com; Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm. Cash with exact change; credit card/online payment currently unavailable. Dumpster in street: notify Metuchen Police 732-632-8500.Email
jcovey@metuchen.comOffice
Not fetched (blocked during research).Office
State UCC forms linked from Construction page.
Steps and process
Which office first
Zoning approval first where required, then submit construction permit application to the Construction Office; payment before permit issuance.Where to submit
metuchennj.org (header 'Borough of Metuchen Logo'; GovSites/SDL). Borough Hall 500 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840; 732-632-8540; Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm.What to bring
NJ UCC permit application and subcode technical sections - THREE completed copies with original signatures/seals where necessaryPayment methods
Metuchen Borough Construction Code Enforcement Office, 500 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840; 732-632-8540 (Jill Covey 732-632-8515; Annely Gomez 732-632-8554); jcovey@metuchen.com; agomez@metuchen.com; Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm. Cash with exact change; credit card/online payment currently unavailable. Dumpster in street: notify Metuchen Police 732-632-8500.Office hours
metuchennj.org (header 'Borough of Metuchen Logo'; GovSites/SDL). Borough Hall 500 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840; 732-632-8540; Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm.Schedule inspections
Scheduling depends on inspector availability. Inspectors do not call ahead; someone over 18 must be present; work must be visible. Missed appointments require calling back (no same-day return). Payment required before permit issuance and inspection scheduling.
Fees, documents, payment and inspections
fees
Per Ordinance 2021-16 (Chapter 78 fee schedule); 20% plan review nonrefundable. Cash with exact change; credit card and online payments currently unavailable.requiredDocuments
NJ UCC permit application and subcode technical sections - THREE completed copies with original signatures/seals where necessarysubmissionProcess
Zoning approval first where required, then submit construction permit application to the Construction Office; payment before permit issuance.Certificate of Occupancy - R-5
100Certificate of Occupancy - all other use groups
200Continued use of occupancy (CCO) - R-5, per subcode
50Continued use of occupancy (CCO) - other use groups, per subcode
75Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (all use groups)
30Plumbing fixtures - R-5, each
20Plumbing minimum fee - other use groups
125Building new construction - R-5 (per cubic foot)
0.03Special inspection request on off-duty hours
250
Forms
Construction Fee Schedule (Ordinance 2021-16)
Unverified — confirm with the officeInspection Request Form
Unverified — confirm with the officeLead-Based Paint Hazard Inspection Application
Unverified — confirm with the officeNJ UCC Construction Permit Application F100 (state form)
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.