Building Department

Vernon Township announces expanded Summer Hours in the Construction Office. June 10-August 30^th hours will be M-F 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Mission Statement:

To ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public, through proper administration of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, conducted in a timely, courteous and professional manner.

The Vernon Township Division of Building is within the Vernon Township Department of Planning and Development. Commonly referred to as the building department, it administers and enforces the regulations of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (UCC).

Supervised by a State-Licensed Construction Official, Paul Black, this division:

Reviews construction permit applications
Issues construction permits
Inspects construction projects
Coordinates the activities of the subcode officials

You can search properties for open and closed permits and schedule inspections online. Go to our SDL Portal and set up your account.

As of April 1, 2024, the New Jersey DCA requires that ALL inspections must be requested in writing. Please use our portal at: SDLPORTAL.com or downlaod the SDL Mobile App. Permit Inspection Request Form

Looking for septic and well records? Records may only be obtained through the Sussex County Health Department at 973.579.0370. Try their septic and well online records retrieval tool (Vernon municipal code is 1922).