Weekly permit insights

Jersey City Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Jersey City, NJ, computed from official city permit portals, 970 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-08-01), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-08-01

Permits this period
970
Trades tracked
5
Period ending
2026-08-01

Weekly trend: May 10: 7 · May 17: 116 · May 24: 210 · May 31: 304 · Jun 7: 261 · Jun 14: 223 · Jun 21: 267 · Jun 28: 174 · Jul 5: 216 · Jul 12: 241 · Jul 19: 259 · Jul 26: 254

Permits by trade in Jersey City

TradeThis periodShare
Plumbing38339.5%
Electrical18419.0%
HVAC12212.6%
Roofing525.4%
Solar383.9%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Jersey City building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Jersey City's building permits from official city permit portals every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is Jersey City building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Jersey City overview is free to browse, total permits filed, the trend, and the top permit and trade types. The $39/mo dashboard adds the top ZIP codes, the most-active contractors, and a Monday email.

What types of permits does Permit Ledger track in Jersey City?

Renovation, remodel, addition, and repair permits, plus solar and pool/spa trade permits. Each permit is classified into a single clear category, so you can scan the residential and trade work most useful to contractors, suppliers, and investors.

Where does Jersey City's permit data come from?

Official public records from official city permit portals, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.