Harrison Building Department

At A Glance

Town of Harrison Construction & Engineering Department

Address

318 Harrison Avenue
Harrison, NJ 07029

Phone

(973) 268-2425 (Town Hall)
(973) 268-2446 (Construction Official)

Hours

Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Getting A Permit Through The Harrison Office

Like every municipality in New Jersey, Harrison enforces permitting under the statewide Uniform Construction Code (UCC). Most jobs start with the F100 construction permit application jacket, paired with the relevant subcode technical sections: F120 for electrical work, F140 for fire protection, F160 for plumbing, and F170 for building/structural work.

Complete, accurate packages move fastest through review. Every correction notice sent back to the applicant adds another round trip to the process, which is why ClearPath Permits reviews each application against subcode requirements before it's ever submitted.

We don't publish specific Harrison review timelines or fee amounts here, since those can change — our team confirms current requirements directly with the office before filing.

What ClearPath Files

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

What is the Harrison building department address?

The Town of Harrison Construction & Engineering Department is located at 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NJ 07029, inside Town Hall.

What is the phone number for the Harrison building department?

The Town Hall main line is (973) 268-2425. A direct line for the Construction Official has also been reported as (973) 268-2446. We recommend calling ahead to confirm before an in-person visit.

What are the Harrison building department hours?

Town Hall hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. We recommend calling ahead to confirm permit counter hours before visiting in person.

What permit forms do I need to file in Harrison?

Harrison enforces the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (UCC), so permits typically require the F100 construction permit application jacket plus the applicable subcode technical sections: F120 electrical, F140 fire, F160 plumbing, and F170 building.

Do I need a separate utility application for Harrison permits?

If your project changes service amperage, you will typically need a separate utility ESI application filed with PSE&G in parallel with your municipal permit. These utility applications commonly take about 4 to 6 weeks to process.

Does ClearPath Permits file paperwork with the Harrison building department?

Yes. ClearPath Permits prepares and files F120, F140, F100, plumbing, mechanical, EV charger permits, and utility ESI applications on behalf of contractors working in Harrison, NJ.