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Permit applications are accepted from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday-Wednesday and 8:30 AM to 5 PM on Thursday
 
Hours of Operation:
Building and Electrical Inspection Hours: Mon and Wed / 10AM - 1PM
Zoning Inspector: Please fax requests to: 973-340-7623 or email rschultz@garfieldnj.org
Plumbing Inspections: Mon and Wed / 10AM - 1PM


Permit Fee Schedule

IMPORTANT CHANGE 

CITY OF GARFIELD CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT 

NEW REQUEST PROCESS 

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATLY: As per state statue N.J.A.C 5:23-2.18 (c) all Uniform Construction Code (UCC) inspection requests associated with permits issued by the Construction Division must be submitted via online form/email or written request by using this form: Inspection Request Form.
 
This change applies only to requests for inspections associated with permits issued under the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) that involve new builds, renovations, additions or solar panels. 

Should you have any questions or concerns please contact the following: Deanna Eisenman 973-340-2000 x4040 or Robert Schultz 973-340-2000 x4043 

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We are now online! You can now apply for and pay for Dwellings Certificates, Certificate of Occupancy and Building Permits.  Click the link below to create an account and submit your paperwork and pay online.

https://garfieldnj.portal.fasttrackgov.com/Common/ApplicationLinks.aspx

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