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Zoning, building permits and septic rules in the Borough of Haledon, New Jersey

The Borough of Haledon, New Jersey zones its own land under Chapter 405 and issues its own construction permits through the borough Construction Official at 510 Belmont Avenue12. Haledon is in Passaic County, which has no jurisdiction over land use3. Septic and well approvals follow state law through a board of health, and we could not confirm which office handles them in Haledon4.

At a glance

Building permit
Required for listed projects, issued by the borough Construction Official56
Zoning
Haledon's own Chapter 405 ordinance, with zone districts A, A-A, A-A-A, A-1 and more17
Minimum lot, A Residence Zone
50 feet wide and 5,000 square feet for a single detached dwelling8
Certificate of occupancy fee
$100 residential, $200 non-residential9
Septic
Not confirmed for Haledon; state law requires board of health sign-off before a building permit4
Owner-builder
Owner may prepare own plans by affidavit; permit and inspections still required10

Who to call

Building permits

Borough of Haledon Building-Construction/Code Department

Construction permits, inspections and certificates of occupancy; the zoning office is part of the same page

973-595-7766

510 Belmont Avenue, Haledon, N.J. 07508

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 24, 2026.

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Does Haledon, NJ have zoning, and what does it mean for lots, RVs and setbacks?

Yes. The Borough of Haledon administers its own zoning under Chapter 4051. The ordinance's Article III lists the districts, including A, A-A, A-A-A, A-1, B, TH, C, NC, D, E, IS, P, a hillside development overlay and TC zones7. The borough's zoning office also enforces yard setbacks, accessory structures such as sheds and garages, and outdoor parking rules, including storage of boats, trailers and recreational vehicles2.

Lot size depends on the district. In the A Residence Zone, a single detached dwelling needs a lot at least 50 feet wide with at least 5,000 square feet8. The A-A, A-A-A and A-1 zones set their own larger minimums, so read Chapter 405 for your parcel's district before you buy8. We could not confirm Haledon's setback, lot-coverage, height or minimum dwelling-size numbers, or whether camping or living in an RV on a lot is allowed; ask the borough zoning officer2.

Do you need a building permit in Haledon, and who issues it?

Yes, for many kinds of work. Haledon states that a building permit must be obtained before beginning listed projects such as new siding, additions, decks and interior alterations, and other repairs may need one too5. The borough Construction-Code Office enforces the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code11. Permits are issued by the Construction Official at the Municipal Building, 510 Belmont Avenue, and none are issued after 4:00 pm62.

The permit placard must stay visible, approved plans stay on site, and a permit becomes invalid if work does not begin within 12 months of issuance6. An owner who prepares their own plans for a single-family home can use an affidavit to waive the sealed-plan requirement, but the construction permit and inspections still apply10. New Jersey also requires the borough permit to wait until the board of health certifies the water supply and sewerage facilities4.

How are building inspections and certificates of occupancy handled in Haledon?

Owners or contractors must notify the borough when work is ready for inspection12. Requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance2. State rules require stops for the footing trench, rough plumbing and electrical, and framing before finishes cover the work13.

A certificate of occupancy is required before any newly constructed structure may be occupied, and it is issued after final approvals from the building, electrical, plumbing and fire subcode officials14. The borough charges $100 for a residential certificate of occupancy and $200 for a non-residential one9. We could not confirm Haledon's building permit fee schedule; ask the Construction Official2.

How do septic permits and wells work in Haledon?

We could not confirm whether Haledon lots use septic systems or public sewer, or which office would approve a septic system or well inside the borough. State law is clear on the sequence: no building permit may issue until the board of health having jurisdiction certifies the proposed water supply and sewerage facilities4. A board of health can be municipal, consolidated or county15. A septic tank or tile field cannot be covered until an authorized board of health representative has inspected it16.

Wells need a New Jersey DEP drilling permit, and municipal or county health officials issue the well construction permit17. Ask the Haledon Construction Official which health authority serves your address before you rely on either system2.

Building a home in Haledon: the steps, in order

  1. Confirm your parcel's zoning district and its lot width and area with the borough zoning office72.
  2. Find out which board of health covers sewer, septic and well questions; state law requires its certification before a building permit4.
  3. Apply to the Construction Official at 510 Belmont Avenue before 4:00 pm6.
  4. Post the permit placard and keep approved plans on site6.
  5. Request each inspection at least 24 hours ahead2.
  6. Get the certificate of occupancy before anyone moves in14.

What stays with Passaic County, and what to check before you buy

Zoning stays with the borough: Passaic County states it has no jurisdiction over land use3. The county planning board does review subdivisions, so a lot split in Haledon is submitted to it18. Site plans along county roads or affecting county drainage also need county review before the borough issues a building permit19. A driveway onto a State highway needs an NJDOT access permit20.

Haledon is a dense, built-out borough, so the county's rural rules do not describe it. For land outside the borough see the Passaic County page, and note that county figures such as its effective property tax rate of 2.3% describe the whole county21. We could not confirm Haledon's floodplain, accessory-dwelling, short-term-rental or subdivision rules.

Watch-outs

  • Haledon's permit page lists only certificate fees; we could not confirm building permit fees, so ask the Construction Official before budgeting9.
  • Haledon's zone boundaries are on its Zoning Map, so confirm your parcel's district before relying on any lot minimum7.
  • We could not confirm Haledon's rules on RV living, accessory dwellings, setbacks or septic; call the borough at 973-595-77662.

Sources

  1. Borough of Haledon, NJ code table of contents (eCode360) (Borough of Haledon), quoted and re-checked
  2. Borough of Haledon Building-Construction/Code Department (haledonboronj.com)
  3. Passaic County NJ State Plan Cross-Acceptance Response, quoted and re-checked
  4. New Jersey Statutes, R.S. 58:11-23 through 58:11-43 (New Jersey statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  5. Building-Construction/Code Department - Borough of Haledon, NJ (Borough of Haledon), quoted and re-checked
  6. Building-Construction/Code Department - Borough of Haledon, NJ (Borough of Haledon), quoted and re-checked
  7. Chapter 405 Zoning, Article III: District Regulations - Borough of Haledon, NJ (eCode360) (Borough of Haledon), quoted and re-checked
  8. Chapter 405 Zoning, Article III: District Regulations - Borough of Haledon, NJ (eCode360) (Borough of Haledon), quoted and re-checked
  9. Building-Construction/Code Department - Borough of Haledon, NJ (Borough of Haledon), quoted and re-checked
  10. N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.15A Construction permit for a single-family residence, quoted and re-checked
  11. Building-Construction/Code Department - Borough of Haledon, NJ (Borough of Haledon), quoted and re-checked
  12. Building-Construction/Code Department - Borough of Haledon, NJ (Borough of Haledon), quoted and re-checked
  13. New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, New Home Warranty—Consumer Information (New Jersey statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  14. Building-Construction/Code Department - Borough of Haledon, NJ (Borough of Haledon), quoted and re-checked
  15. New Jersey Statutes, R.S. 58:11-23 through 58:11-43 (New Jersey statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  16. New Jersey Statutes, R.S. 58:11-23 through 58:11-43 (New Jersey statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  17. Bulletin 88-10: Private On-Site Water Supply Systems (New Jersey statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  18. Passaic County Subdivision Resolution, quoted and re-checked
  19. 2025-2027 Development Review Application and Guidelines for Site Plan and Subdivision Applications, quoted and re-checked
  20. Major Access Permits (New Jersey statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  21. Effective property tax rate: Bolthole Index county data

Written October 24, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

Answers from the rulebook for Borough of Haledon

Borough of Haledon’s own rules

  • Building permitRequired

    Listed building projects in Haledon borough (e.g., new siding, additions, decks, interior alterations) run through the borough Construction Official

    • Permit must be obtained before beginning the listed projects; construction may proceed after the permit is issued.
    • Other repairs not listed may also require permits; contact the construction official first.
    “a building permit must be obtained before beginning any of the following projects”
  • Building code adoptedAdopted

    Construction in Haledon borough, enforced by the borough Building-Construction Code Office under the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code

    • The borough code office enforces the state UCC; the borough's own Chapter 147 Construction Codes, Uniform was not fetched.
    “the building-construction code office administers and enforces the new jersey uniform construction code to help ensure that construction projects are completed safely”
  • InspectionsRequired

    Permitted construction in Haledon borough

    • Owner or contractor must request inspection; requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance per the borough page.
    “property owners or contractors must notify the enforcing agency when work is ready for inspection”
  • Certificate of occupancyRequired

    Newly constructed structures in Haledon borough, plus residential sales and rentals per the borough page

    • Certificate issued after final approvals from building, electrical, plumbing and fire subcode officials.
    “a certificate of occupancy is required before any newly constructed structure may be occupied”
  • Local zoningPresent

    Land inside Haledon borough limits, under the borough's own Chapter 405 Zoning ordinance

    • Zone boundaries are set by the borough Zoning Map (incorporated by reference in Chapter 405; not fetched in this run).
    “the zoning office is responsible for administering and enforcing local zoning regulations, including”
  • Zoning districtsPublished

    Zone districts of the Haledon borough Chapter 405 Zoning ordinance

    • Article III lists the districts, including A, A-A, A-A-A, A-1, B, TH, C, NC, D, E, IS, P, HD overlay, and TC zones; the Zoning Map is incorporated by reference.
    “§ 405-17 p public zone. § 405-18 hd hillside development overlay zone.”
  • Minimum lot sizeDistrict specific (with conditions)

    Main single-family district: A Residence Zone (§ 405-6) in Haledon borough

    • Lot must be at least 50 feet wide and 5,000 square feet in area for a single detached dwelling; A-A (§ 405-7, 75 ft / 7,500 sf), A-A-A (§ 405-8, 125 ft / 20,000 sf) and A-1 (§ 405-9, 100 ft / 10,000 sf) have their own minimums.
    • No agricultural or rural-residential district identified in the sections read.

    minimum lot area: >= 5000 square feet · minimum lot width: >= 50 feet

    “(1) a single detached dwelling used as a residence for not more than one family, on a lot not less than 50 feet in width and having an area of not less than 5,000 square feet.”
  • Permit feesPublished

    Certificate of occupancy fees charged by the Haledon borough Construction Code office

    • Temporary certificates of occupancy: $50.00 residential and $100.00 non-residential (same page).
    • Other building permit fees were not located on the page read; Chapter 166 Fees not opened.

    certificate of occupancy fee, residential: 100 USD · certificate of occupancy fee, non-residential: 200 USD

    “certificate of occupancy: $100.00 for residential and $200.00 for non-residential.”
  • Permit processPublished

    Construction permit application in Haledon borough

    • Permits issued at the Construction Official's office, Municipal Building, 510 Belmont Avenue; no permits issued after 4:00 pm.
    • Permit placard must be displayed and approved plans kept on site; permit becomes invalid if work does not begin within 12 months of issuance.
    “all construction permits are issued through: construction official municipal building 510 belmont avenue haledon, nj”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Borough of Haledon or Passaic County directly.

  • Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder construction in Haledon borough
  • Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling floor area in Haledon borough
  • Setbacks — Yard setbacks in Haledon borough residence zones
  • Lot coverage — Lot coverage in Haledon borough
  • Building height — Building height limits in Haledon borough
13 more unanswered
  • Camping on your land
  • Accessory dwellings
  • Who permits septic
  • Septic permit
  • Septic inspection
  • Off-grid sanitation
  • Well permit
  • Mandatory utility hookup
  • Agricultural exemption
  • Subdividing land
  • Driveway access
  • Building in a floodplain
  • Short-term rentals

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Borough of Haledon publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Passaic County’s page lists the county offices to call.

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