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Middlesex, NJ Shed Permit: what you need, forms and fees
- Do you need a permit? Yes.
- Permits in order: Zoning, then Construction.
- Fee: Construction fees not published on the Construction page. Checks payable to Borough of Middlesex. (Construction).
- Office phone: 732-356-7400 ext. 260.
Free: official forms and an online fill preview. $29 one time per project for clean filled forms plus your full package. Middlesex 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: 1 item listed below.
- Apply in order: Zoning, then Construction.
- Submit: Construction Department has 20 working days to act on permit applications (NJAC 52:27D-131 per Construction page). Work must not start before the permit is issued and on the job site.
- Pay the fee: Construction fees not published on the Construction page. Checks payable to Borough of Middlesex. for Construction.
- Wait for approval. Do not start work until the permit is issued.
- Schedule inspections: Contact the Construction Department, 732.356.7400 x247, construction@middlesexboro-nj.gov. Detailed rules are in the linked PDF (not readable during research).
- 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
- Middlesex Borough Code Enforcement & Zoning
- Address
- Unknown (not in our sources)
- Phone
- 732-356-7400 ext. 260
- zoning@middlesexboro-nj.gov
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Last checked October 24, 2026. Official source (opens official site in new tab)
Researched from official Middlesex sources Last checked October 24, 2026. Not yet reviewed line by line by PermitsWise staff.
FAQ
Do I need a permit for a shed in Middlesex?
Yes. A Zoning Permit is required to install or replace a shed. Check setbacks with the Zoning Officer before purchasing.
How much is the shed permit fee in Middlesex?
Construction: Construction fees not published on the Construction page. Checks payable to Borough of Middlesex..
How do I submit my shed application in Middlesex?
Construction Department has 20 working days to act on permit applications (NJAC 52:27D-131 per Construction page). Work must not start before the permit is issued and on the job site.
What should I bring for a Middlesex shed permit?
NJ UCC Construction Permit Application (F100): one original plus three copies, per DCA.
Who do I contact about a shed permit in Middlesex?
Middlesex Borough Code Enforcement & Zoning. Address: unknown (not in our sources). Phone: 732-356-7400 ext. 260. Email: zoning@middlesexboro-nj.gov.
PermitsWise is an independent service, not affiliated with Middlesex. Confirm details with the office.
Shed scope in New Jersey
Small accessory storage sheds can be exempt from a construction permit under the UCC, but zoning setbacks still apply and larger sheds need building review.
NJ DCA Uniform Construction Code. Local requirements not stated above must be confirmed with the office.