Thinking of Renovating?
If you are thinking of renovating your bathroom, building a deck, putting up a new fence or other home improvements, you will need to know which permits are required. Call the Building Department at 794-5307 and they will assist you. They will also help you determine if a zoning approval is needed, explain what kind of documentation you need with your application and help streamline the process for you before you begin.

Building permits are required for water heater, boiler or furnace replacements, interior alterations, steps, roofing, siding, chimney relining, decks, sheds, fences, etc.

When applying for permits for sheds, fences, decks or additions you will need to bring a copy of your survey to the Building Department. Should you wish to widen your driveway, you will be required to receive Zoning approval, which also requires a copy of this survey.

If you have any questions about requirements for a proposed project, code questions or paperwork requirements, call the Building Department at 794-5307.

Certificate of Continuing Occupancy 
A certificate of continuing occupancy is required for the sale of one and two family homes as of January 2000 in the Borough of Fair Lawn. You may obtain an application at the Building Department, in room 206 at the Borough Hall, 8-01 Fair Lawn Avenue. Call 794-5307 or e-mail buildingdept@fairlawn.org for more information.