Code Enforcement/ Housing Department

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.

UCC Construction Permit Applications can be found at the following website:https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/resources/constructionpermitforms.shtml  

• 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).

For all permit applications, processing, inquiries, please contact Christine Mellon, Technical Assistant, at housing@cityofgloucester.org