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Highland Park, NJ Basement Permit: what you need, forms and fees
- Do you need a permit? Yes.
- Permits in order: Construction.
- Fee: Payments for each permit may vary depending on the project. If paying by cash, exact change is needed; card/online payment currently unavailable (Construction).
- 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.
Step by step
- Confirm with Highland Park Borough Building & Construction Division (Code Enforcement/Construction Department) that a basement needs a permit.
- Gather what to bring: 1 item listed below.
- Fill out the Construction application.
- Submit: Permit forms may be requested at the Code Enforcement/Construction Department or downloaded from the borough's Construction page.
- Pay the fee: Payments for each permit may vary depending on the project. If paying by cash, exact change is needed; card/online payment currently unavailable for Construction.
- 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 ask whether you need a certificate (F270) to close the permit.
What to bring
- NJ UCC Construction Permit Application (F100): one original plus three copies, per DCA
State forms used: F100.
Office
- Name
- Highland Park Borough Building & Construction Division (Code Enforcement/Construction Department)
- Address
- 221 South Fifth 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 basement in Highland Park?
Yes. The Construction page lists finishing basements among work requiring permits (list is not all-inclusive).
How much is the basement permit fee in Highland Park?
Construction: Payments for each permit may vary depending on the project. If paying by cash, exact change is needed; card/online payment currently unavailable (Construction page)..
How do I submit my basement application in Highland Park?
Permit forms may be requested at the Code Enforcement/Construction Department or downloaded from the borough's Construction page.
What should I bring for a Highland Park basement permit?
NJ UCC Construction Permit Application (F100): one original plus three copies, per DCA.
Who do I contact about a basement permit in Highland Park?
Highland Park Borough Building & Construction Division (Code Enforcement/Construction Department). Address: 221 South Fifth 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.
Basement scope in New Jersey
Finishing a basement changes how the space is used, so the building, electrical and often plumbing and mechanical subcodes apply.
NJ DCA Uniform Construction Code. Local requirements not stated above must be confirmed with the office.