Now serving 36 NJ municipalities

One app.
Every permit.
All parties connected.

The first platform that connects contractors, building departments, and homeowners in a single permit lifecycle. Submit, track, and manage construction permits across 3 New Jersey counties.

36
Municipalities
3
NJ Counties
4
Permit Types

Permitting is broken

Existing platforms were built for the building department. The contractor is an afterthought. The homeowner is invisible.

Today's Reality

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    Separate accounts per municipality
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    Homeowners have zero permit visibility
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    No communication between all parties
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    Paper forms and in-person submissions
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    Manual compliance tracking
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    No mobile access for field workers

With PermitPro

  • One account, all municipalities
  • Homeowners see full permit status
  • Tri-party real-time messaging
  • 100% digital from application to CO
  • Automated NJ UCC compliance
  • Mobile-first for the field

Built for how permitting actually works

Every feature designed for the real-world workflow of contractors, building departments, and property owners.

Multi-Jurisdiction Filing

File permits across 36 municipalities in 3 counties from a single account. Each municipality's rules, fees, and codes load automatically.

Permit Lifecycle Tracking

Track every permit from submission through Certificate of Occupancy. Live timeline meters, status history, and 12-month expiration alerts.

Transparent Fee Calculation

See the complete breakdown before you submit: base fee, sub-code fees, technology fee, and state surcharge per municipality.

Inspection Management

Schedule inspections, record pass/fail/conditional results, track violations with correction orders and 30-day deadlines.

Tri-Party Communication

Contractors, building officials, and homeowners on the same permit thread. Role-identified messaging with full history.

NJ UCC Compliance Engine

Insurance verification, lead paint disclosure, asbestos notification, zoning compliance, and owner certification -- all built in.

Plan Dropbox

Upload approved plan sets with sheet-level tracking, version control, and architect/engineer seal information. Building official review built in.

Construction Photos

Submit site photos across 5 categories for remote inspection review. Inspectors can add notes and flag items for follow-up.

6 User Roles

Tailored access for contractors, building officials, inspectors, homeowners, engineers, and architects. Each sees exactly what they need.

Four permit categories, fully supported

Each category has dedicated form fields, job types, sub-codes, and compliance requirements.

Building

Alterations, new construction, demolition. Work type, construction type, occupancy, square footage, stories, estimated cost.

Plumbing

Fixture count, fixture types, water heater type and capacity, backflow preventer requirements, sewer type.

Mechanical

Equipment brand, model, tonnage, SEER rating, BTU output, fuel type. HVAC installations, replacements, and repairs.

Construction

Project type, foundation type, structural material, total project cost, lot size, zoning district. Residential and commercial.

Five steps from application to approval

PermitPro walks you through every stage of the permit process.

1

Select your municipality

Choose from 36 municipalities across Passaic, Bergen, and Essex counties. Fees, codes, and requirements load automatically.

2

Choose permit category and job type

Select from Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, or Construction. See required documents, sub-codes, and professional stamp requirements.

3

Complete the application

Property details, contractor info, insurance, compliance fields, and owner certification. Scope of work templates save time.

4

Review fees and submit

See the complete fee breakdown and timeline estimate. Review all information, then submit digitally with your signature.

5

Track through approval and inspection

Monitor status in real time. Communicate with the building department. Schedule inspections and receive results instantly.

Full NJ Uniform Construction Code compliance

Every requirement of N.J.A.C. 5:23 built into the workflow. No paper forms, no guesswork.

Insurance Verification Workers' comp and general liability tracking with 60/30/15-day expiration alerts
Lead Paint Disclosure Auto-triggered for pre-1978 buildings. EPA RRP certification per 40 CFR Part 745
Workers' Comp Exemption Sole proprietor affidavit with digital attestation per N.J.S.A. 34:15-36
License Verification Building officials verify contractor licenses, HIC registration, and federal EIN
Zoning Compliance Approval tracking, variance flagging, zoning officer sign-off per N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70
Owner Certification Digital attestation with N.J.S.A. 2C:28-2 false statement penalty disclosure
Asbestos Notification Pre-1978 building notification filing status tracking
Construction Classification Type I through Type V classification, sprinkler requirements, building height
Flood Zone Flood zone designation recording for FEMA compliance

Built for every party at the counter

Six distinct roles, each with tailored access and capabilities.

Contractors

Submit permits, track status, manage stamps, get expiration alerts

Building Officials

Review, approve, reject. Verify licenses. Issue Certificates of Occupancy

Inspectors

Schedule inspections, record results, track violations and corrections

Homeowners

View permit progress, communicate with all parties, verify permits

Engineers

Provide stamps, review structural requirements, participate as permit parties

Architects

Provide drawings, submit plan sets, participate as permit parties

36 municipalities. 3 counties. One platform.

Each municipality has its own fee schedules, local codes, timeline estimates, and required approvals.

Passaic County
16 municipalities
Paterson
Clifton
Passaic
Wayne
West Milford
Hawthorne
Totowa
Little Falls
Pompton Lakes
Ringwood
Bloomingdale
Haledon
North Haledon
Prospect Park
Wanaque
Woodland Park
Bergen County
10 municipalities
Hackensack
Fort Lee
Englewood
Paramus
Teaneck
Garfield
Ridgewood
Bergenfield
Fair Lawn
Lodi
Essex County
10 municipalities
Newark
Montclair
East Orange
Orange
Livingston
West Orange
Bloomfield
Nutley
Belleville
South Orange

Simple, transparent pricing

Free for municipalities and homeowners. Affordable plans for construction professionals.

Municipal / Homeowner

Free
forever
No credit card required
  • Full permit visibility
  • Review and approve permits
  • Inspection management
  • Department analytics
  • Permit verification lookup
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Annual

$249.99/yr
Save 30% -- $20.83/mo equivalent
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  • Annual savings of $109.89
  • All future features included
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Ready to streamline your permits?

Download PermitPro and start filing digital permits across New Jersey today.

Available on iOS, Android, and web.