New Jersey Electrical Permit Fee Estimator
Estimate electrical permit fees in New Jersey based on the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) fee schedule. Fees are calculated per the NJ UCC electrical subcode fee structure for residential and commercial projects.
Fee applies for new service installations or upgrades.
Each circuit or feeder (up to 200A) is $10 each. Over 200A feeders: $25 each.
First 25 fixtures/outlets: $1 each; each additional: $0.50 each.
Each motor or appliance (up to 10HP / 30A): $10 each.
Each large motor or appliance (over 10HP / 30A): $25 each.
Each: $10.
Each: $25.
Each sign or outline lighting system: $20.
Each pool, hot tub, or spa: $65.
Up to 10kW: $65 flat. Over 10kW: $65 + $5 per additional kW above 10.
Each Level 2 EV charger: $10. (Treated as a branch circuit/appliance.)
Some NJ municipalities charge above the state minimum. Verify with your local construction office.
Formula
Total Fee = max(Subtotal, $65 minimum) × Municipality Multiplier + Plan Review Fee
Where Subtotal is the sum of all applicable item fees:
- Service Entrance: ≤100A = $30 | 101–200A = $50 | 201–400A = $75 | 401–800A = $120 | 801–1200A = $175 | >1200A = $250
- Branch Circuits / Feeders (≤200A): $10 each
- Feeders (>200A): $25 each
- Fixtures / Outlets / Devices: First 25 = $1.00 each; additional = $0.50 each
- Motors / Appliances (≤10HP / 30A): $10 each
- Motors / Appliances (>10HP / 30A): $25 each
- Transformers / Generators (≤45 KVA): $10 each
- Transformers / Generators (>45 KVA): $25 each
- Signs / Outline Lighting: $20 each
- Pools / Hot Tubs / Spas: $65 each
- Solar PV (≤10 kW): $65 flat; (>10 kW): $65 + $5 per kW above 10
- EV Charging Stations: $10 each
- Minimum Permit Fee: $65
- Plan Review (Commercial only): 20% of permit fee
Assumptions & References
- Fees are based on the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (UCC), N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20, Electrical Subcode fee schedule.
- The state minimum permit fee is $65 per N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20(c).
- Individual municipalities may adopt fee schedules above the state minimum; always verify with your local Construction Official.
- Commercial projects typically require a plan review fee (approximately 20% of the permit fee), though this varies by municipality.
- Solar PV fees follow the NJ DCA guidance for photovoltaic systems under the electrical subcode.
- EV chargers are treated as branch circuits or appliances per NEC Article 625 and standard NJ UCC practice.
- This estimator does not include plumbing, fire protection, mechanical, or building subcode fees, which are assessed separately.
- Fees are subject to change. Always confirm current fee schedules with your local municipality before applying.
- Reference: NJ DCA Division of Codes and Standards