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  2. /Cape May County
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Cape May City

2,938 permits across 1,313 parcels

#10of 16 in Cape May County by permit volume
time range
Showing permits from Jul 2021 to present

Total Permits

Unique Parcels

Peak Year

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Construction Value

Fees Collected

Median Project Cost

Median Completion

Permit Locations

Geographic distribution of construction permits

Recent Permits

Most recently issued permits

Date ▼AddressTypeStatusFeeDetail
Jan 29, 2026Block 11501, Lot 1AlterationPermit$146View
Jan 15, 2026Block 11501, Lot 1AlterationPermit$217View
Aug 8, 20251415 HARBOR LAAlterationPermit$136View
Aug 8, 20251360D VIRGINIA AVEAlterationPermit$146View
Aug 8, 20251307 BEACH AVEAlterationPermit$157View
Aug 8, 20251045 MARYLAND AVEAlterationPermit$337View
Aug 8, 20251100 VIRGINIA AVEAlterationPermit$138View
Aug 8, 20251420 PENNSYLVANIA AVEAlterationPermit$292View
Aug 8, 20251860 MARYLAND AVEAlterationPermit$422View
Aug 8, 202516 PATTERSON AVEAlterationPermit$175View
Aug 8, 2025806 QUEEN STAlterationPermit$323View
Aug 5, 20251351 PENNSYLVANIA AVEAlterationPermit$966View
Aug 5, 2025608 WASHINGTON STAlterationPermit$655View
Aug 5, 20251026 OHIO AVEAlterationPermit$359View
Aug 5, 20251314 IDAHO AVEAlterationPermit$173View
Aug 5, 20251353 PENNSYLVANIA AVEAlterationPermit$1,006View
Aug 1, 20251116 NEW JERSEY AVEAlterationPermit$270View
Aug 1, 2025500-520 LAFAYETTE STAlterationPermit$466View
Aug 1, 2025507 MADISON AVEAlterationPermit$267View
Aug 1, 20251360C ILLINOIS AVEAlterationPermit$275View
Jul 29, 2025125 ROSEMANS LANEAlterationPermit$72View
Jul 29, 20251352 MISSOURI AVEAlterationPermit$250View
Jul 29, 20251317 BEACH AVEAlterationPermit$165View
Jul 29, 2025104 NORTH STAlterationPermit$248View
Jul 29, 2025401 LAFAYETTE STAlterationPermit$66View
Jul 24, 20259 JACKSON STAlterationPermit$149View
Jul 24, 2025205 PERRY STAlterationPermit$161View
Jul 24, 2025201 BEACH AVEAlterationPermit$326View
Jul 24, 2025201 BEACH AVEAlterationPermit$547View
Jul 24, 2025725 PAGE STAlterationPermit$205View
Jul 24, 2025922 WASHINGTON STAlterationPermit$192View
Jul 24, 20251035 WASHINGTON STAlterationPermit$469View
Jul 24, 2025928 BENTON AVEAdditionPermit$231View
Jul 18, 2025230 GRANT STNewPermit$4,678View
Jul 18, 2025408 MADISON AVEAlterationPermit$275View
Jul 18, 20251331A VERMONT AVEAlterationPermit$141View
Jul 18, 2025909 CORGIE STAlterationPermit$469View
Jul 17, 2025643 WASHINGTON STAlterationPermit$0View
Jul 16, 2025605 MADISON AVEAlterationPermit$136View
Jul 16, 20251233 WASHINGTON STAlterationPermit$149View
Jul 16, 20251415 HARBOR LAAlterationPermit$67View
Jul 14, 20251207 WASHINGTON STAlterationPermit$188View
Jul 14, 20251361A ILLINOIS AVEAlterationPermit$985View
Jul 14, 2025103 HOWARD ST & STOCKTONAlterationCertificate$66View
Jul 11, 20251604 MARYLAND AVEAlterationPermit$377View
Jul 11, 2025315 OCEAN ST UNIT 28AlterationPermit$111View
Jul 11, 20251307 BEACH AVEAlterationPermit$138View
Jul 11, 20251511 VELVENTO AVENewPermit$5,856View
Jul 11, 20251314 MASSACHUSETTS AVEAlterationPermit$270View
Jul 11, 20251261 PENNSYLVANIA AVEAlterationPermit$67View

Top Streets

Streets with the most permits

  • BEACH AVE331
  • WASHINGTON ST181
  • MARYLAND AVE112
  • LAFAYETTE ST103
  • NEW YORK AVE98
  • NEW JERSEY AVE75
  • OHIO AVE62
  • ST JAMES PLACE61
  • JACKSON ST58
  • IDAHO AVE53

Construction Permits in Cape May City, NJ

How many construction permits have been issued in Cape May City, NJ?

Cape May City has 2,938 construction permit records since 1988, covering 1,313 properties, with 2 permits issued so far this year.

How much does a building permit cost in Cape May City, NJ?

Permit fees in Cape May City average $905 per permit. The median project construction cost is $7,200. Actual fees vary by project type and scope.

How long does a construction permit take in Cape May City, NJ?

The median time from permit issue to certificate in Cape May City is 125 days, based on completed permits in the public record.

How do I look up permits for an address in Cape May City, NJ?

Search any Cape May City address on PermitRadar to see its full permit history, including permit types, fees, construction costs, and certificates — free, using official NJ DCA data.

Recent Permit Activity by Address

Properties in Cape May City with recent construction permits

  • 1415 HARBOR LA
  • 1360D VIRGINIA AVE
  • 1307 BEACH AVE
  • 1045 MARYLAND AVE
  • 1100 VIRGINIA AVE
  • 1420 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
  • 1860 MARYLAND AVE
  • 16 PATTERSON AVE
  • 806 QUEEN ST
  • 1351 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
  • 608 WASHINGTON ST
  • 1026 OHIO AVE

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