I am selling my home and I had some work done without a permit, now what do I do?

Please call the Building Department at 973-402-9410, ext. 630 so this can be corrected.  A "retro" permit can be generated requiring the same fees and inspections as a regular permit.  Please note, since this is a time-sensitive situation and the permit may take several weeks to process, please call the Building Department as soon as possible to get the process going.


For more information, visit the Construction Department page by CLICKING HERE.

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1. Will my project increase my taxes?
2. What type of work on my house requires a Construction Permit?
3. Why should I get a permit?
4. I like to do my own home improvements around the house and I'm not going to use a contractor, so why do I need a Construction Permit?
5. How long will it take to get my permit?
6. How much will my permit cost?
7. I will be using a contractor for my project; however, he said I didn't need a permit for the work?
8. Who calls for the inspections?
9. My contractor said that the work was finished and I paid him, why do I need a final inspection?
10. I am selling my home and I had some work done without a permit, now what do I do?
11. I obtained permits for all the work done on my home, do I get a certificate?
12. I have had work done on my home with a permit and am unsure as to whether or not the permit has been closed out?