Building and Construction Department

Municipal office hours by appointment:
(908) 713-0722

Building and Construction services for the Township of Franklin are now being performed by the NJ Department of Community Affairs Division of Local Code Enforcement, Northern Office.

Northern Regional Office
NJ Dept. of Community Affairs
Office of Local Code Enforcement
171 Route 173, Suite 101
Asbury, NJ 08802
Phone: (908) 713-0722
Fax: (908) 713-0995
http://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/offices/localcode.html 

The Office of Local Code Enforcement provides for the administration and enforcement of the State Uniform Construction Code in many smaller municipalities, including Franklin Township.

Services provided include receiving and providing guidance on Construction Permit applications, review of construction plans, issuance of Construction Permits, performing required inspections, and issuing Certificates and Orders, where necessary.

Prior to visiting DCA, contact the Franklin Township Zoning Officer at 908 689-3994 Ext 30. You will need to provide a completed Zoning Permit Application for his review; you can pick up a copy at the Frankiln Township municipal building.