City of Vineland

A permit is required for all construction work within the City of Vineland.

• Exempt Ordinary maintenance as defined by N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.14

Note: Specific exemptions must be confirmed with Construction Official. Ordinary maintenance exemption does not cover most new construction or major repairs.

Building code

New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (NJ UCC)

Permit validity

12 months from date of issuance or last approved inspection. Extensions may be granted.

Contractor requirements

Home improvement contractors must be registered with the Division of Consumer Affairs. Homeowners should verify contractor registration numbers.

Source: Licenses and Inspections Office, Uniform Construction Code Enforcement Division ↗

1. 01
   Obtain permit application packets from the Licenses and Inspections office or download from NJ DCA website.
2. 02
   Complete all required forms according to the type of work being performed.
3. 03
   Ensure all prior approvals (zoning, etc.) are obtained before submitting applications.
4. 04
   Submit completed applications in person at the Licenses and Inspections office.
5. 05
   Pay applicable permit fees at time of submission.
6. 06
   Obtain inspections during and upon completion of work.

Typical processing time: 20 business days for plan review (per NJ UCC standards); varies by project complexity.

Source: Licenses and Inspections Office, Uniform Construction Code Enforcement Division ↗

• Licenses and Inspections Office (in-person)
• (856) 794-4070 (phone)

Inspection hours

Contact office for current business hours.

Typical sequence: Inspections required during and upon completion of work. Specific sequence depends on project type (footing, framing, rough-in, final).

Source: Licenses and Inspections Office, Uniform Construction Code Enforcement Division ↗