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Perth Amboy, NJ Pool Permit: what you need, forms and fees
- Do you need a permit? Yes.
- Permits in order: Zoning.
- Fee: Zoning permit $25.00 (Zoning).
- Office phone: (732) 826-0183.
Free: official forms and an online fill preview. $29 one time per project for clean filled forms plus your full package.
Step by step
- Check zoning rules for your lot before you draw plans.
- Gather what to bring: 1 item listed below.
- Fill out the Zoning application.
- Submit: Zoning approval first (Zoning Officer has ten days to review), then construction permit (Construction Code Department has twenty days). Minor work such as roofing/siding usually issued same day. Construction cannot begin before the construction permit is issued.
- Pay the fee: Zoning permit $25.00 for Zoning.
- Wait for approval. Do not start work until the permit is issued.
- Schedule inspections: Pool electrical inspections.
- Pass the final inspection and keep your approved permit with your house records.
What to bring
- Zoning plot plan prepared from a survey by a licensed land surveyor
Office
- Name
- City of Perth Amboy Zoning Officer (Dept. of Code Enforcement)
- Address
- Unknown (not in our sources)
- Phone
- (732) 826-0183
- Unknown (not in our sources)
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p
Last checked October 24, 2026. Official source (opens official site in new tab)
Researched from official Perth Amboy sources Last checked October 24, 2026. Not yet reviewed line by line by PermitsWise staff.
FAQ
Do I need a permit for a pool in Perth Amboy?
Yes. 2021 Homeowner's Guide (Dept. of Code Enforcement); Pools require zoning approval and building permits.
How much is the pool permit fee in Perth Amboy?
Zoning: Zoning permit $25.00 (Homeowner's Guide).
How do I submit my pool application in Perth Amboy?
Zoning approval first (Zoning Officer has ten days to review), then construction permit (Construction Code Department has twenty days). Minor work such as roofing/siding usually issued same day. Construction cannot begin before the construction permit is issued.
What should I bring for a Perth Amboy pool permit?
Zoning plot plan prepared from a survey by a licensed land surveyor.
Who do I contact about a pool permit in Perth Amboy?
City of Perth Amboy Zoning Officer (Dept. of Code Enforcement). Address: unknown (not in our sources). Phone: (732) 826-0183. Email: unknown (not in our sources).
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Pool scope in New Jersey
Pools and hot tubs involve the building and electrical subcodes, plus barrier (fence) requirements that are inspected before the pool is used.
NJ DCA Uniform Construction Code. Local requirements not stated above must be confirmed with the office.