West New York · Hudson County · NJ
West New York Building Department
Everything contractors and homeowners need to file a permit with the West New York Construction Code Office — address, phone, hours, and the exact NJ UCC forms required, plus a faster path when you let ClearPath handle the paperwork.
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Town Hall
428-60th Street
West New York, NJ 07093
Phone
201-295-5170
Main Building Dept. line
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Getting a Permit Through the West New York Office
West New York's Construction Code Office operates under the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (UCC), which means every job runs through the same statewide framework: an F100 construction permit jacket paired with the subcode application specific to the work. Electrical work requires the F120 subcode form, fire protection work requires F140, and plumbing work requires F160, alongside the F170 building subcode for structural or general construction items.
Complete packages move fastest. A jacket that arrives with the correct subcode forms, load calculations, and supporting documentation already attached avoids the back-and-forth that slows down every other applicant. Every correction notice sent back by the office adds time to the review clock, and each resubmission goes back into the queue — so the quality of the initial submission matters as much as the submission itself.
ClearPath assembles the full UCC package before it ever reaches the West New York office, so contractors and property owners aren't the ones tracking down forms, chasing signatures, or decoding a correction notice.
What ClearPath Files
- ✓F120 Electrical Subcode Application
- ✓F140 Fire Protection Subcode Application
- ✓F100 Construction Permit Jacket
- ✓Plumbing Subcode Applications
- ✓Mechanical Permit Applications
- ✓EV Charger Permits
- ✓Utility ESI Applications
Don't Forget the Utility (ESI) Application
Any project that changes a property's service amperage — a panel upgrade, a new service, or added capacity for an EV charger or generator — needs a separate utility ESI application filed with PSE&G in parallel with the municipal permit. This utility-side review typically runs about 4-6 weeks, independent of the West New York permit timeline, so it should be started as early as possible rather than after the municipal permit is already in hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the West New York building department address?
The West New York Building Department (Construction Code Office) is located at Town Hall, 428-60th Street, West New York, NJ 07093.
What is the phone number?
The main Building Department line is 201-295-5170. The office directory also lists individual inspector and clerk extensions for specific inquiries.
What are the office hours?
The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
What permit forms do I need?
Under the statewide NJ Uniform Construction Code, most jobs require an F100 building permit jacket plus the applicable subcode application — F120 for electrical, F140 for fire, F160 for plumbing, and F170 for building/ structural work.
Do I need a utility application too?
If the job changes the service amperage, yes — a separate utility ESI application must be filed with PSE&G in parallel with the municipal permit, which typically takes about 4-6 weeks.
Can ClearPath file my permit for me?
Yes. ClearPath prepares your F100, F120, F140, plumbing, mechanical, EV charger, and utility ESI paperwork and submits it directly to the West New York office, so you don't have to track forms or corrections yourself.
Let ClearPath Handle Your West New York Permit
From F100 jackets to utility ESI applications, we file it right the first time so your job doesn't sit in a correction queue.
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