Building & Housing Office
Address: 700 Somerset Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030 (behind the Dining Car Depot on Monmouth Street)
Phone # (856) 456-7689 Fax # (856) 456-0289
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Construction Code Official & Plumbing Sub-Code Official - Michael DePalma Sr.
Chief Housing Inspector & Zoning Official - Joseph Stecklair
Code Enforcement Official(s) - Kyle Wagner
PT Electrical Sub-Code Official - Edward Gorman
PT Fire Subcode Official - Ralph Jones
Technical Asst - Christine Mellon
Clerk Typist - Janice Hill
It is the responsibility of the Building and Housing Department to:
Issue Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Permits. A Construction Permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter or demolish a structure in any way.
Inspect for Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Permits. To insure that all construction is in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) of New Jersey and its adopted codes.
Issue UCC violations and/or fines, Certificates of Approval, and Certificates of Occupancy when warranted.
Issue Dumpster Permits. Article XIII Chapter 87-62
Issue Banner Sign Permits. Article XVI, Section 1604.14
Issue Rental Registration and Licensing Certificates (Code 55-14).
Issue violations of the Property Maintenance Code of Gloucester City, (Codes 55 and/or 66 and/or fines).
Inspect and issue Certificates of Occupancy. Issue violations of the Certificates of Occupancy (Code 55-13).
Permits
Construction Permit applications are available in this office. They are also available at
http://www.nj.gov/dca/codes. After the permit applications are filled out, they must be returned to our office.
Inspections
The street address, permit number, type of inspection, contact name, and phone number will be required when scheduling an inspection.
Curb Cutting & Driveway Permits
Curb Cutting and Driveway Permits are available at the City Clerk’s Office at 512 Monmouth Street. (856) 456-0205
Historic Commission Applications
Historic Commission Applications can be obtained from the Community Development Office at 512 Monmouth St. 456-7105
Planning Board Applications
Planning Board Applications can be obtained from Lois Riding, Planning/Zoning Board Secretary at 512 Monmouth Street. 456-1250 or online by clicking Government, then Boards on this website.
Pickup of Metal, Branches, Etc.
For pickup of metal, branches, etc., please contact the Public Works Department at 456-0781.
Applications/ From Downloads
Land Use Application & Zoning Permit - Click Here
Residential Certificate of Occupancy Application - Click Here
Transfer of Title for Vacant Properties Only - Click Here
Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application - Click Here
Rental Registration & Licensing Application (1st time registration or yearly renewals) - Click Here
Dumpster Permit Application - Click Here
Banner Sign Permit Application - Click Here
Open Public Record Act (OPRA) Request Form - Click Here