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Perth Amboy Building Department (NJ): permits, forms, hours, inspections

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

Last checked 2026-10-24

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Contact, address and hours

  • Office

    City of Perth Amboy Department of Code Enforcement, 375 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861; (732) 826-0183; Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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  • Phone

    (732) 826-0183
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  • Address

    375 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
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  • Office

    City of Perth Amboy Department of Code Enforcement, 375 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861; (732) 826-0183; Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Director Irving Lozada; fax 732-826-5830. Electrical, plumbing, building and housing inspectors.
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  • Office

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Steps and process

  1. Which office first

    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.
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  2. Where to submit

    UnknownAsk the office: (732) 826-0183. Where to submit was not stated in the available sources.
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  3. What to bring

    Two sets of plans and supporting documentation (NJ licensed architect/engineer, or homeowner for own residence)
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  4. Payment methods

    UnknownAsk the office: (732) 826-0183. Payment methods was not stated in the available sources.
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  5. Office hours

    City of Perth Amboy Department of Code Enforcement, 375 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861; (732) 826-0183; Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Director Irving Lozada; fax 732-826-5830. Electrical, plumbing, building and housing inspectors.
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  6. Schedule inspections

    UnknownAsk the office: (732) 826-0183. Schedule inspections was not stated in the available sources.
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Fees, documents, payment and inspections

  • fees

    Building permit fee amounts not published in the guide; confirm with Code Enforcement.
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  • requiredDocuments

    Property survey Two sets of plans and supporting documentation (NJ licensed architect/engineer, or homeowner for own residence) Copy of contract between homeowner and contractor (certain construction) Contractor licensed with the City of Perth Amboy for residential home improvements
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  • submissionProcess

    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.
    Not yet reviewedLast checked 2026-10-24 · Source (opens in new tab)
  • fees

    Building permit fee amounts not published in the guide; confirm with Code Enforcement.
    Not yet reviewedLast checked 2026-10-24 · Source (opens in new tab)
  • requiredDocuments

    Property survey Two sets of plans and supporting documentation (NJ licensed architect/engineer, or homeowner for own residence) Copy of contract between homeowner and contractor (certain construction) Contractor licensed with the City of Perth Amboy for residential home improvements
    Not yet reviewedLast checked 2026-10-24 · Source (opens in new tab)
  • submissionProcess

    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.
    Not yet reviewedLast checked 2026-10-24 · Source (opens in new tab)
  • fees

    Building permit fee amounts not published in the guide; confirm with Code Enforcement.
    Not yet reviewedLast checked 2026-10-24 · Source (opens in new tab)
  • requiredDocuments

    Property survey Two sets of plans and supporting documentation (NJ licensed architect/engineer, or homeowner for own residence) Copy of contract between homeowner and contractor (certain construction) Contractor licensed with the City of Perth Amboy for residential home improvements
    Not yet reviewedLast checked 2026-10-24 · Source (opens in new tab)
  • submissionProcess

    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.
    Not yet reviewedLast checked 2026-10-24 · Source (opens in new tab)
  • fees

    Building permit fee amounts not published in the guide; confirm with Code Enforcement.
    Not yet reviewedLast checked 2026-10-24 · Source (opens in new tab)
  • requiredDocuments

    Property survey Two sets of plans and supporting documentation (NJ licensed architect/engineer, or homeowner for own residence) Copy of contract between homeowner and contractor (certain construction) Contractor licensed with the City of Perth Amboy for residential home improvements
    Not yet reviewedLast checked 2026-10-24 · Source (opens in new tab)
  • submissionProcess

    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.
    Not yet reviewedLast checked 2026-10-24 · Source (opens in new tab)
  • fees

    Building permit fee amounts not published in the guide; confirm with Code Enforcement.
    Not yet reviewedLast checked 2026-10-24 · Source (opens in new tab)
  • requiredDocuments

    Property survey Two sets of plans and supporting documentation (NJ licensed architect/engineer, or homeowner for own residence) Copy of contract between homeowner and contractor (certain construction) Contractor licensed with the City of Perth Amboy for residential home improvements
    Not yet reviewedLast checked 2026-10-24 · Source (opens in new tab)
  • submissionProcess

    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.
    Not yet reviewedLast checked 2026-10-24 · Source (opens in new tab)
  • fees

    Building permit fee amounts not published in the guide; confirm with Code Enforcement.
    Not yet reviewedLast checked 2026-10-24 · Source (opens in new tab)
  • requiredDocuments

    Property survey Two sets of plans and supporting documentation (NJ licensed architect/engineer, or homeowner for own residence) Copy of contract between homeowner and contractor (certain construction) Contractor licensed with the City of Perth Amboy for residential home improvements
    Not yet reviewedLast checked 2026-10-24 · Source (opens in new tab)
  • submissionProcess

    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.
    Not yet reviewedLast checked 2026-10-24 · Source (opens in new tab)
  • Certificate of Code Compliance re-inspection fee

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Forms

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