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1. How do I find out the status of my permit application?

You must call the Building Department at ext. 5505 or ext. 5454. 

2. How do I schedule an inspection?

You can call ext. 5505 or ext. 5454 to set up inspections.

3. When do I need an inspection?

You must contact the Building Department to be assisted.

4. Is a C.O. (Certificate of Occupancy) required for the sale of my home?

No. For the sale of a residential property, you must apply for a smoke detectors/ carbon monoxide alarms inspections with the Fire Prevention Bureau. You must call the Building Department first, to make sure there are no open permits on the property before consideration of selling the home. 

5. Do I need a permit to replace my kitchen cabinets?

No. If you will be opening walls, a Building permits is required. 

6. Do I need a permit to replace my bathroom fixtures?

No. If you will be upgrading or changing the electric and plumping pipes, or opening the walls, permits are required.

7. Do I need a permit to replace or install a shed?

Yes. You need to apply for a zoning and building permit application, attached with a copy of the property survey and the spec of the shed. The Zoning permit application fee is $25.00, payment in the form of a check only made payable to The Borough of Tenafly. Zoning takes 10 business days for approval, once Zoning is approved, the Building permit will be reviewed by the Building Sub Code Official for approval or denial. Once the Building permit have been approved, it will be priced out with our permit system and one of our Building Department employees will call the owner/contractor for the permit payment. 

8. Do I need a permit to replace or install a fence?

Yes. You need to apply for a fence permit application, attached with a copy of your property survey, highlighted on the survey the location of the fence. The fence application fee is $25.00. We accept payments in the form of checks only. made payable to The Borough of Tenafly.