Bayonne Building Department

Address

630 Avenue C
Bayonne, NJ 07002

Phone

201-858-6073

Hours

Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (presumed, unconfirmed — call ahead)

Getting a Permit Through the Bayonne Office

Like every New Jersey municipality, Bayonne administers permits under the statewide NJ Uniform Construction Code (UCC). That means your submission typically starts with the F100 construction permit application (the “jacket”), paired with the relevant technical subcode applications — F120 for electrical work, F140 for fire protection, F160 for plumbing, and F170 for building work.

Complete packages move fastest. Every subcode office in the state reviews what's in front of it, and every correction notice sent back to an applicant adds another round trip to the timeline. Missing signatures, incomplete scopes of work, or mismatched contractor license numbers are common causes of those correction notices.

Because office hours for the Bayonne Building Department aren't published on the city's crawlable site, it's worth calling 201-858-6073 ahead of a counter visit to confirm current hours and submission requirements.

What ClearPath Files

• F120 — Electrical Subcode Application
• F140 — Fire Protection Subcode Application
• F100 — Construction Permit Application (Jacket)
• Plumbing Subcode Applications
• Mechanical Subcode Applications
• EV Charger Permits
• Utility ESI Applications

What is the Bayonne building department address?

The City of Bayonne Building Department (Bureau of Building / Construction Code Office) is located at 630 Avenue C, Bayonne, NJ 07002.

What is the Bayonne building department phone number?

You can reach the Bayonne Building Department at 201-858-6073.

What are the Bayonne building department hours?

Hours aren't published on the official site's crawlable pages. Presumed standard NJ municipal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, but this is unconfirmed — call 201-858-6073 to confirm before planning a counter visit.

What permit forms do I need?

Bayonne follows the statewide NJ UCC, so most projects need the F100 construction permit jacket plus the applicable subcode forms — F120 (electrical), F140 (fire), F160 (plumbing), and F170 (building) — depending on the scope of work.

Do I need a utility application?

If your project changes electric service amperage, yes — a separate ESI application filed with PSE&G is required in parallel with your municipal permit, and it typically takes about 4–6 weeks to process.

Can ClearPath file my Bayonne permits for me?

Yes. ClearPath prepares and files complete F120, F140, F100, plumbing, mechanical, EV charger, and utility ESI packages so your submission to the Bayonne Building Department is correction-free from the start.