Zoning & Construction Permit Application Process
The Zoning & Construction Offices current process is as follows:
- All Applications for both Departments can be found on our website under “Forms & Applications” at the
Online Forms Directory. - Be sure to print the Zoning Application Checklist to be able to complete the Application properly for submittal.
- Print the applications and complete them in their entirety.
- Please be sure that any application that requires Zoning Approval is obtained prior to sending the Construction Permit Application.
- Completed applications can be sent by mail or placed in the drop box at the Court side entrance on the Virginia Avenue side of the Municipal Building.
Department Overview & Contact
The Monroe Township Construction Office provides permits and inspections in accordance with the New Jersey State Uniform Construction Code, commonly known as the “Code”. One of the purposes of the Code is to permit to the fullest extent feasible the use of modern technical methods, devices and improvements, including pre-manufactured systems, consistent with reasonable requirements for the health, safety and welfare of occupants or users of buildings or structures. The issuance of a permit is the device required to enable the Construction Department to provide this service.
Therefore, before a building or structure can be constructed, enlarged, repaired, renovated, altered, reconstructed, demolished or the use changed of a building or structure or portion thereof, or to install or alter any equipment, the owner or contractor should contact the Construction Office to make application for necessary permits.
Consumer Protection & Regulations
The proper permit serves as protection against contractors who may not follow mandated laws promulgated for consumer protection and is also important for insurance purposes. All home improvement contractors must be registered by the State of New Jersey. For your protection, prior to hiring a contractor, please make sure they have the proper licenses and registrations.
Important Warning: If you sign the permit application and allow an unregistered or unlicensed contractor to perform work at your home, you are assuming all legal and structural responsibility.
Enforcement Staff & Schedules
The enforcement staff is state licensed and employed by the township. Tax dollars are not used to fund the department and its functions; it is fully funded by permit fees. The enforcement staff consists of the Construction Code Official, Building, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Sub-Code Officials supported by a professional assistant staff.
All sub-code officials are available Monday through Friday. The best time to reach one of the sub-code officials is between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM. The Construction Office operational hours are from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Our public service commitment is to provide a professional, courteous and efficient permitting process. We strive to offer a streamlined process as practically possible.
Permit Verification Resources
To help guide your project configuration planning, please review our comprehensive reference matrix of common residential and commercial alterations:
If you have any remaining questions or situational compliance concerns, please feel free to reach out to our administration line using the contact details highlighted at the top of this portal.
