Zoning permit application fees: Habitable $75 Non-habitable $50. Please see the application for more information.

Please note that permits are required for dumpsters, portable sanitary waste facilities, and temp storage units. Application forms are located in the forms section of our page.

Zoning Questions 

All zoning questions should be directed to our Zoning Official, Kevin Burnette 201-768-0167 Ext. 114 construction@demarestnj.gov.

Property Maintenance

All residents: Please feel free to contact Joe Faulborn  at (201) 768-0167, ext. 130, or propmaint@demarestnj.gov if you should see a property that is unkempt. We need your help to keep Demarest beautiful.

Building Department News
Please be advised that in order to rent or sell your home a Certificate of Continued Occupancy is required. In order to obtain a CCO you must complete the application, pay the required fees and have the home inspected prior to any change in occupancy. This process takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks, so allow ample time. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call Dot at 201-768-3398. 

Helpful Links:

• UCC Permit Applications

• Home Improvement Contractor License Verification

• Ordinary Maintenance/Minor Work

• NJ Division of Codes and Standards

• Generator Permits

• Generator Instructions

• Fence Code

• Pool Fencing

• Noise Code

• Limiting Schedule

• Calculating Improved Lot Coverage

• Deck Drawing Sample

• Mechanical Work Type Matrix