Jersey City, NJ

Building Permit Search and Cost Information

Jersey City, NJ - By the numbers

81%
year-to-year change
in permit activity
74%
permit activity
vs 11-year average
The building permit process in Jersey City is regulated by the Jersey City Department of Housing, Economic Development & Commerce. According to them, there were 3,206 permitted improvements completed in Jersey City in 2015, which represents a decrease of 81% over the previous year and 74% decrease over the 11-year average for the city.