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Monroe Township, us-nj
Monroe Township Building Department (NJ): permits, forms, hours, inspections
Official-source contacts, forms and submission details for Monroe Township Building Department. Independent assistance; confirm before visiting.
Contact, address and hours
Office
Monroe Township Construction Department, 76 Gravel Hill Spotswood Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831; (732) 656-4585Phone
(732) 656-4585Address
76 Gravel Hill Spotswood Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831Office
Municipal Building: 1 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township, NJ 08831; (732) 521-4400. Not to be confused with Monroe Township, Gloucester County (monroetownshipnj.org).Phone
(732) 521-4400Address
1 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township, NJ 08831Office
Monroe Township Construction Department, 76 Gravel Hill Spotswood Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831; (732) 656-4585; inspections@monroetwp.com; office hours Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm per General Permit Instructions.Email
inspections@monroetwp.com
Steps and process
Which office first
Contact the Zoning Officer about survey requirements and any outside agencies for prior approvals; submit the completed application to the Construction Department (76 Gravel Hill Spotswood Road). Review generally takes up to 20 business days and may take longer if outside approvals are needed.Where to submit
Contact the Zoning Officer about survey requirements and any outside agencies for prior approvals; submit the completed application to the Construction Department (76 Gravel Hill Spotswood Road). Review generally takes up to 20 business days and may take longer if outside approvals are needed.What to bring
Two complete sets of construction plans/drawingsPayment methods
UnknownAsk the office: (732) 656-4585. Payment methods was not stated in the available sources.Office hours
Monroe Township Construction Department, 76 Gravel Hill Spotswood Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831; (732) 656-4585; inspections@monroetwp.com; office hours Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm per General Permit Instructions.Schedule inspections
Email inspections@monroetwp.com with inspection type and permit number, or call 732-656-4585 between 8:00 AM and 2:30 PM.
Fees, documents, payment and inspections
fees
Construction (UCC) fee schedule not published on the pages reviewed; confirm with the Construction Department.requiredDocuments
Construction Permit Application (NJ UCC Form F100) plus applicable subcode forms (F110 building, F120 electrical, F130 fire, F140 plumbing, F145 mechanical) and subcode technical cardrequiredDocuments
Two complete sets of construction plans/drawingsrequiredDocuments
Survey map - contact the Zoning Officer for survey requirementsrequiredDocuments
Prior approvals from outside agencies where required (e.g., Zoning, Health, Engineering, Fire Prevention)instructions
Review generally takes up to twenty (20) business days from the date the application is received. Homeowners preparing their own plans for a single-family dwelling must label each page with name, street address, block and lot.submissionProcess
Contact the Zoning Officer about survey requirements and any outside agencies for prior approvals; submit the completed application to the Construction Department (76 Gravel Hill Spotswood Road). Review generally takes up to 20 business days and may take longer if outside approvals are needed.
Forms
General Permit Instructions
Unverified — confirm with the officeRequired Inspections (Construction)
Unverified — confirm with the officeSolar information sheet
Unverified — confirm with the officeSwimming Pool Safety (2026)
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.