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Dunellen Borough Building Department (NJ): permits, forms, hours, inspections

Official-source contacts, forms and submission details for Dunellen Borough Building Department. Independent assistance; confirm before visiting.

Last checked 2026-10-24

Contact, address and hours

  • Office

    Borough of Dunellen Construction Office (Construction Official / Building Sub-Code Scott Brescher), 2nd floor, Borough Hall, 355 North Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812; (732) 968-3323, (732) 968-3872
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  • Phone

    (732) 968-3323
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  • Address

    355 North Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812
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  • Office

    Borough of Dunellen Construction Office (Construction Official / Building Sub-Code Scott Brescher), 2nd floor, Borough Hall, 355 North Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812; (732) 968-3323, (732) 968-3872; also 732-968-3033. Office hours Mon-Fri 9:00 am-4:30 pm (summer borough hours May 18-Sep 4: Mon-Thu 8:30-4:30, Fri 8:30-1:00). Plumbing Inspector Michael Rossi; Electrical Sub-Code Mario Varone; Fire Sub-Code Phil Langon; Technical Assistant Claribel Acevedo; Housing Inspector Christian Sumano. Staff emails obfuscated on page.
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  • Office

    Online permit portal (SDL Portal) linked from the Construction page.
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  • Office

    UCC forms, zoning, resale/rental, tree, sign, street opening.
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  • Office

    Borough-hosted copy.
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  • Office

    Local construction fee ordinance (no text layer read).
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Steps and process

  1. Which office first

    UnknownAsk the office: (732) 968-3323. Which office first was not stated in the available sources.
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  2. Where to submit

    Borough of Dunellen Construction Office (Construction Official / Building Sub-Code Scott Brescher), 2nd floor, Borough Hall, 355 North Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812; (732) 968-3323, (732) 968-3872; also 732-968-3033. Office hours Mon-Fri 9:00 am-4:30 pm (summer borough hours May 18-Sep 4: Mon-Thu 8:30-4:30, Fri 8:30-1:00). Plumbing Inspector Michael Rossi; Electrical Sub-Code Mario Varone; Fire Sub-Code Phil Langon; Technical Assistant Claribel Acevedo; Housing Inspector Christian Sumano. Staff emails obfuscated on page.
    Unverified — confirm with the officeLast checked 2026-10-24 · Source (opens in new tab)

  3. What to bring

    Borough-hosted copy.
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  4. Payment methods

    UnknownAsk the office: (732) 968-3323. Payment methods was not stated in the available sources.
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  5. Office hours

    Borough of Dunellen Construction Office (Construction Official / Building Sub-Code Scott Brescher), 2nd floor, Borough Hall, 355 North Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812; (732) 968-3323, (732) 968-3872; also 732-968-3033. Office hours Mon-Fri 9:00 am-4:30 pm (summer borough hours May 18-Sep 4: Mon-Thu 8:30-4:30, Fri 8:30-1:00). Plumbing Inspector Michael Rossi; Electrical Sub-Code Mario Varone; Fire Sub-Code Phil Langon; Technical Assistant Claribel Acevedo; Housing Inspector Christian Sumano. Staff emails obfuscated on page.
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  6. Schedule inspections

    UnknownAsk the office: (732) 968-3323. Schedule inspections was not stated in the available sources.
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Fees, documents, payment and inspections

  • fees

    Construction fees set by Ordinance 2022-20 (Amended Building and Sub code Fees); PDF could not be read - confirm with the Construction Office.
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  • submissionProcess

    Submission method not stated on the department page; office at 355 North Avenue (2nd floor). Permits viewable via SDL Portal ('View Your Permits').
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Forms

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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.