Building Permits in Hoboken, New Jersey
Part of Hudson County.
We checked Hoboken's own official pages for 3 types of projects (deck, roof, demolition). Permits are issued by City of Hoboken Construction Code Office (Construction Official: Mario Patruno). Every rule below links to the page it was taken from, so you can confirm it before you start work.
Hoboken rules
Deck
- Conditions
- Permits are also needed for maintenance items such as siding, roofing, window replacement where opening size is changed, and replacement of decks and balconies. source: hobokennj.gov
Roof
- Conditions
- Permits are also needed for maintenance items such as siding, roofing, window replacement where opening size is changed, and replacement of decks and balconies. source: hobokennj.gov
Demolition
- Issued by
- City of Hoboken Construction Code Office (Construction Official: Mario Patruno) source: hobokennj.gov
Where to apply
City of Hoboken Construction Code Office (Construction Official: Mario Patruno) · official website
New Jersey statewide rules
State defaults apply everywhere in the state; cities and counties may add stricter local rules.
- Building code
- International Residential Code/2024, NJ ed (One- and Two-Family Dwelling Subcode, NJAC 5:23-3.21) source: nj.gov
- Issued by
- New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Codes and Standards (regulations promulgated by the Commissioner under the State Uniform Construction Code Act) source: nj.gov
Shed
- Exempt from a permit
- A construction permit for building work shall not be required for garden-type utility sheds and similar structures that are 200 square feet or less in area, 10 feet or less in height, and accessory to buildings of Group R-2, R-3, R-4, or R-5 and which do not contain a water, gas, oil, or sewer connection. A construction permit for electrical work shall be required, when applicable. source: nj.gov
- Size limit (sq ft)
- 200 source: nj.gov
- Height limit (ft)
- 10 source: nj.gov
Fence
- Height limit (ft)
- 6 source: nj.gov
- Exempt from a permit
- A permit shall not be required for fences six feet or less in height. This exception does not apply to barriers surrounding public or private swimming pools. source: nj.gov