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Dunellen, NJ Addition Permit: what you need, forms and fees
- Do you need a permit? Likely.
- Permits in order: Zoning.
- Fee: Call the office.
- Office phone: (732) 968-3323.
Free: official forms and an online fill preview. $29 one time per project for clean filled forms plus your full package. Dunellen forms page (opens official site in new tab)
Step by step
- Check zoning rules for your lot before you draw plans.
- Ask the office for its document checklist.
- Fill out the Zoning application (official form linked above).
- Submit your application to Borough of Dunellen Construction Office (Construction Official / Building Sub-Code Scott Brescher) ((732) 968-3323).
- Pay the fee the office quotes. Call to confirm the amount.
- Wait for approval. Do not start work until the permit is issued.
- Schedule inspections: Inspection windows: Mon: Building & Fire 3:00-6:00 pm; Electrical 2:00-4:00 pm; Tue: Mechanical & Plumbing 3:00-6:00 pm; Wed: Electrical 2:00-4:00 pm; Thu: Building, Mechanical & Plumbing 3:00-6:00 pm; Fri: No inspections. Office hours Mon-Fri 9:00 am-4:30 pm.
- Pass the final inspection and keep your approved permit with your house records.
What to bring
Our sources do not list documents for this project. Ask the office for its checklist.
Office
- Name
- Borough of Dunellen Construction Office (Construction Official / Building Sub-Code Scott Brescher)
- Address
- 355 North Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812
- Phone
- (732) 968-3323
- Unknown (not in our sources)
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00 am-4:30 pm (summer borough hours May 18-Sep 4: Mon
Last checked October 24, 2026. Official source (opens official site in new tab)
Researched from official Dunellen sources Last checked October 24, 2026. Not yet reviewed line by line by PermitsWise staff.
FAQ
Do I need a permit for a addition in Dunellen?
Likely. The Borough publishes a Zoning Permit Application and Zoning Bulk Requirements sheet on the Construction Documents and Forms page. Zoning Officer reviews are by appointment only, scheduled by email. Contents of the application (which projects, documents, fees) could not be verified.
How much is the addition permit fee in Dunellen?
The fee is not in our sources. Call Borough of Dunellen Construction Office (Construction Official / Building Sub-Code Scott Brescher) at (732) 968-3323.
Who do I contact about a addition permit in Dunellen?
Borough of Dunellen Construction Office (Construction Official / Building Sub-Code Scott Brescher). Address: 355 North Avenue, Dunellen, NJ 08812. Phone: (732) 968-3323. Email: unknown (not in our sources).
PermitsWise is an independent service, not affiliated with Dunellen. Confirm details with the office.
Addition scope in New Jersey
An addition adds habitable space, so it usually touches every subcode involved in the work and ends with a certificate (F270).
NJ DCA Uniform Construction Code. Local requirements not stated above must be confirmed with the office.