Affordable Housing (COAH) The Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) was created to ensure that New Jersey municipalities provided their fair share of affordable housing. COAH was established…
Workflow for the Sale, Lease, or Rental of Properties/SpaceBusiness Occupancy InspectionsEnforcementBorough Ordinance requires that a Certificate of Inspection by obtained from the Department of Buildings…
Workflow for the Sale, Lease, or Rental of Properties/SpaceHousing Code EnforcementEnforcementThe Housing Code requires that a Certificate of Inspection by obtained from the Department of…
Scheduling Construction InspectionsThe Uniform Construction Code requires that all inspections, with the exception of MINOR WORK, be requested IN WRITING. Inspections for a Construction Permit…
Construction FAQ’sWhat are the benefits of having a building permit?➢ Increased Value — Your home or business is an investment. If your construction project does…
Consumer ProtectionThe Highlands Borough Department of Buildings & Housing is always actively looking out for the consumer. We do this by confirming contractor licensing requirements,…
Construction in Floodplains Any development that occurs within a designated floodplain must obtain a Floodplain Development Permit prior to the commencement of any work. This…
Construction on Steep Slopes What is a “Steep Slope”? A Steep Slope is considered a slope area greater than 10 percent. The areas of Highlands…