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Edison, NJ Building Safety: Building Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Fee basis
cost of construction
Residential (R-5) rate
$25 per $1,000
Other use groups rate
$35 per $1,000
Plan review on revisions
20% of building fee

Summary

Interior alterations, renovations, and repairs in Edison Township need a construction permit priced by cost of work, $25 per $1,000 for homes, $35 per $1,000 for everything else, under the same fee rule as new construction.

Alteration, Minor Work, Reconstruction, Renovation, Repair or work that cubic volume cannot be calculated. Fee based on cost of construction. Use Group R-5: $25.00/$1,000.00 All Other Groups: $35.00/$1,000.00 DCA Fee Alterations: Per the State Uniform Construction Code Plan Review (revised plans): 20% of initial building fee (non-refundable) Updates: 20% of Building Technical Subcode Permit Antennas, dish, etc: Use Group R-5: $75.00 All Other Groups: $250.00 Asbestos Abatement: All Groups: $250.00 Certificate of Occupancy: Use Group R-5: $100.00 All Other Groups: $200.00 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy All Groups: $30.00 Certificate of Occupancy Temporary Structure: Use Group R-5: $75.00 All Other Groups: $150.00 Certificate of Occupancy Temporary Trailer: Use Group R-5: $75.00 All Other Groups: $150.00 Change of Contractor: Use Group R-5: $75.00 All Other Groups $150.00 Chimney Liner: $75.00 Continuing Certificate of Occupancy: Use Group R-5: $75.00 All Other Groups:

$150.00 Change of Use: Review $600.00 Demolition: Building/Structure

Use Group R-5: $500.00 All Other Groups: $3,000.00 Demolition: Deck, Pool, Shed Use Group R-5: $75.00 All Other Groups: $150.00 Fences over 6' or Pool Barriers: Alteration Fee Use Group R-5: $20.00/$1,000.00 cost of work All Other Groups: $35.00/$1,000.00 cost of work Fireplace/stove: Use Group R-5: $100.00 All Other Groups: $250.00 Minimum Fee: Use Group R-5: $75.00

View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4904708; v19 updated 2026-03-25; through 03-25-2026).

Full Breakdown

Renovation work counts as an "alteration" under Edison's construction-permit rule (§ 14-1.3), so a written application and Construction Official approval are required before work starts, just as for new construction. Because renovations can't be measured by cubic volume, § 14-1.10 prices them by cost of construction instead: $25 per $1,000 of construction cost for Use Group R-5 (residential) work and $35 per $1,000 for all other use groups, on top of a state DCA surcharge and a 20% plan-review fee charged on any revised plans.

Violations & Fines

Renovating without a permit exposes the responsible party to a penalty up to $2,000 per offense under § 14-1.11a, with a separate violation for each day a stop-construction order is ignored.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to renovate my kitchen in Edison?
Yes: interior alterations and renovations fall under § 14-1.3's permit requirement unless they qualify as minor work or ordinary repair, and the fee is based on construction cost under § 14-1.10.
How is the renovation permit fee calculated in Edison?
$25 per $1,000 of construction cost for a Use Group R-5 home, or $35 per $1,000 for other use groups, per § 14-1.10d1.

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