Hamilton Township (Atlantic County)

Construction permit required before any construction, enlargement, repair, renovation, alteration, reconstruction, demolition, or change of use within Hamilton Township.

• Exempt Ordinary repairs not affecting structural integrity, egress, or fire safety
• Exempt Cosmetic work (painting, papering, tiling, carpeting)
• Exempt Portable equipment
• Exempt Minor replacements

Note: Exempt work in flood zones may still require permits. Always verify with Construction Official.

Building code

New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23)

Permit validity

Construction permits valid for 12 months from last inspection. Permits expire if work abandoned for 12 months.

1. 01
   Verify zoning compliance with Zoning Officer.
2. 02
   Complete UCC construction permit application with applicable subcode technical sections.
3. 03
   Submit two sets of construction documents for plan review.
4. 04
   Municipal staff reviews for UCC compliance.
5. 05
   Pay applicable permit fees.
6. 06
   Schedule inspections in-person or by fax (no phone requests accepted).

Typical processing time: Per state requirements (20 business days standard review).

State DCA surcharge applies per NJ UCC rates.

• At Construction Office (6101 Thirteenth Street, Mays Landing) (in-person)
• (609) 625-7063 (fax)

Scheduling deadline

No phone inspection requests accepted. In-person or fax only.

Typical sequence: Required inspections at various construction phases. Final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy required. Annual fire code compliance inspections for businesses. Smoke/CO detector inspections for resale.