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Highland Park, NJ Addition Permit: what you need, forms and fees
- Do you need a permit? Likely.
- Permits in order: Zoning.
- Fee: $75 residential / $75 two-family / $75 multi-family / $125 commercial (Zoning).
- Office phone: (732) 777-6013.
Free: official forms and an online fill preview. $29 one time per project for clean filled forms plus your full package. Highland Park forms page (opens official site in new tab)
Step by step
- Check zoning rules for your lot before you draw plans.
- Gather what to bring: 2 items listed below.
- Fill out the Zoning application (official form linked above).
- Submit: Sign and return the completed application to the Zoning Office; Zoning Officer approves, denies or refers to a board. Construction permits follow.
- Pay the fee: $75 residential / $75 two-family / $75 multi-family / $125 commercial for Zoning.
- Wait for approval. Do not start work until the permit is issued.
- Schedule inspections: Call (732) 777-6013 with your permit number; minimum 24-hour notice; inspection time depends on inspector availability. Inspectors do not call ahead; someone over 18 must be present. Missed inspections must be rescheduled by phone (no same-day return).
- Pass the final inspection and keep your approved permit with your house records.
What to bring
- Completed Zoning Permit Application signed by applicant and owner
- Survey drawn to scale with dimensions
Office
- Name
- Highland Park Borough Zoning Office
- Address
- 221 South 5th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904
- Phone
- (732) 777-6013
- Unknown (not in our sources)
- Hours
- Unknown (not in our sources); call before visiting
Last checked October 24, 2026. Official source (opens official site in new tab)
Researched from official Highland Park 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 Highland Park?
Likely. Projects may require zoning approval. The Zoning Permit Application (rev. 2/19/25) covers proposed construction, alterations, additions or other changes, with a survey drawn to scale. A zoning permit is not permission to begin work.
How much is the addition permit fee in Highland Park?
Zoning: $75 residential / $75 two-family / $75 multi-family / $125 commercial (Zoning Permit Application)..
How do I submit my addition application in Highland Park?
Sign and return the completed application to the Zoning Office; Zoning Officer approves, denies or refers to a board. Construction permits follow.
What should I bring for a Highland Park addition permit?
Completed Zoning Permit Application signed by applicant and owner; Survey drawn to scale with dimensions.
Who do I contact about a addition permit in Highland Park?
Highland Park Borough Zoning Office. Address: 221 South 5th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904. Phone: (732) 777-6013. Email: unknown (not in our sources).
PermitsWise is an independent service, not affiliated with Highland Park. 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.