FORMS / DOCUMENTS / PERMITS

Asset Management Plan

Annual Business Insurance Registry Form – As of August 5, 2022, P.L. 2022, c. 92,requires all business owners and owners of multifamily rental units (residential or non‐residential) to annually register a certificate of insurance with the municipality where the business or rental unit is located.

Borough Hall Access Policy

Community Interactive Map – Construction permits shown are from 2015 to present.

Continuing Certificate of Occupancy(C.C.O.) Placement | Continuing Certificate of Occupancy (C.C.O) Application | Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Requirements – required to be completed any time occupancy changes. The CCO Officer will contact you once this is submitted to set up an appointment, verify payment, etc. Inspections are done by appointment.

Required any time occupancy changes
The inspector checks phone messages late Wednesday
The inspector will contact you for setting up an inspection date after successful submission of the C.C.O. application
ALL QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THIS PROCESS email: fireofficial@highbridge.org
Information about this process: Guidelines for Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Secondary Power Source Inspection
Please Note: This Fire Alarm Will Not Pass Inspections.

Construction Form – Full List

Construction Form – Permit Application Jacket
Construction Form – Building Subcode Technical Section
Construction Form – Electrical Subcode Technical Section
Construction Form – Plumbing Subcode Technical Section
Construction Form – Fire Protection Subcode Technical Section
Construction Form – Mechanical Inspection Technical Section
Construction Form – Chimney Verification for Replacement of Fuel-Fired Equip

Construction Records Clearance Application –

Required for closing. A report of open construction permits on a property.
If the report lists open permits, please follow the link sent in the response email on the report
Once the permits have been closed a Certificate of Approval will be issued showing the permit has been closed
A new report WILL NOT BE GENERATED without a new C.R.C. request and payment

Dog Registration Application – 2026 – N.J. Health Department Notice about 4:22-17 Cruelty; certain acts, crime; degrees – Penalties for various acts constituting cruelty – Guide to Prevention of Animal Cruelty laws. Annual registration required starting January 1st of each year.

Driveway Permit Application – Fill out and submit application, payment, and supporting documents to Borough Hall.

Dumpster Permit

Employment Application

Filmmaker’s Code of Professional Responsibility and Permit – To be signed, dated and submitted to the Clerk at Borough Hall or email: clerk@highbridge.org

Fingerprint Form – For Youth-Serving Organizations

Fire Prevention Permit Application – Must be submitted more than 10 days before event. Operating a food truck in High Bridge? Please click here for information.

Food Handler – Retail Permit Application – Category 1 – $150.00. Used for breweries, news stands, pharmacies, video stores, vending carts , vending trailers, and other establishments handling commercially prepared, prepackaged, non-potentially hazardous foods as an incidental part of their business. Vending carts includes commercially packaged, ready to eat foods like novelty ice cream, dipping of ice cream (hard ice cream), packaged baked goods, cupcakes, or a “coffee cart”. Dipping of ice cream does require a hand washing station or hand sanitizer and a method to sanitize dippers.

Food Handler – Retail Permit Application – Category 2 – Used for Bed and Breakfast’s which serve full breakfasts; agricultural markets (where there is no food preparation) where potentially hazardous foods are offered for sale or where grocery food items account for 50% or more of the sales area

Food Handler – Retail Permit Application – Category 3 – $250.00. All retail food establishments NO LONGER including food trucks. Includes vending carts with heating/cooling or food preparation excluding dipping of ice cream.

Food Handler – Temporary Permit Information The process has been updated for seeking temporary food handler permits. Please contact the County of Hunterdon Board of Health with questions about how to proceed. THIS IS NO LONGER USED FOR FOOD TRUCKS. Food trucks must contact the Hunterdon County Board of Health for application/information as well.

Grease Trap Inspection Form – Grease Trap Inspect Fees and Code – Grease Trap Information

Landlord Registration Application – Annual registration required.

Lead-safe Certification. See below bullet points.

Information about which dwelling are exempt and which are required to register: click here
To schedule your inspection please contact a contractor on the approved list found on this page: click here
To utilize the Borough’s contractor please send an email request to the Borough Clerk, clerk@highbridge.org or call 908 638-6455 to speak to the Clerk
Proof of lead-safe certification can be submitted to the Borough Clerk. Please email to clerk@highbridge.org

Monetary Donation Form – Historical Committee

Open Public Record Act (OPRA) Requests – Requests will be processed Tues., Wed., and Thurs. as per N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5(a). Submit requests to the Clerk; clerk@highbridge.org

Parking Permit Application – for online filing
Please note: McDonald Lot Spaces Available: 3 regular, 1 A.D.A.
Please note: SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT OF APPLICATION IS NOT PERMIT APPROVAL
– Please utilize a parking permit application for plate updates.

Parking Permit Application – for mailing and in-person
Please note: McDonald Lot Spaces Available: 2 regular, 1 A.D.A.
Please note: SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT OF APPLICATION IS NOT PERMIT APPROVAL
– Please utilize a parking permit application for plate updates.

Performer Contract

Personnel Policy

Photo License Image Agreement

Planning and Zoning Board Application | Variance Application | Fee Schedule | Highlands Exemption Determination Application | Highlands Land Use Ordinance and Fees | Non-residential Development Fee (as per state statute, if applicable please submit with application)

Raffle and Bingo Process Instructions | Raffle Checklist | Raffle Application

Real Estate Closing for Final Utility Bill –

NOTE: If your closing date changes you must resubmit using the link above AND notify the Borough via one of these methods
- Email: deputyclerk@highbridge.org and jharrington@highbridge.org
Generates final amount for the seller.
Filed at least three business days before closing date.
Final reading request fee: $75.00. Final reading date change request fee within 30 days for the same property: $100.00. Fees included in final bill.

Sanitary Sewer Inspection Form (Sump Pump Inspection Form)

Must be received by the Director of the Department of Public Works at least 10 days prior to the change in ownership. If being mailed please leave ample time for the mail.
Contact the Director of DPW with any questions: (908) 638-6455 x41 or dpw@highbridge.org.
Information about this process: https://ecode360.com/HI1180/laws/LF2315205.pdf

Shows and Circuses Application – Fill out and submit, along with payment, to the Borough Clerk.

Sign Application

Social Media Policy – 2025

Soil Witness Application

Solitude House Reservation Form

Street Opening Permit Application

Tax Map – Most recent

Tax Rates

Tort Claim Notice

Tree Removal Application – A map with particular indicators, outlined in the application, must be submitted with the application for processing. Please read through the application carefully and make sure to designate trees on the property appropriately.

Use of Borough Property Permit Application | Field Reservation Calendars |
Please submit to the Clerk at clerk@highbridge.org or call with any questions. (908) 638-6455 option 5

FIELD USAGE FEES
WHEREAS, field usage fees shall be determined annually by an analysis of prior year expenses
for upkeep of the fields and be set as follows; and
(1) Adult softball: $25/hour per field
(2) Huskie football: $25/hour per field
(3) Youth soccer: $25/hour per field
(4) HB Middle School baseball/softball: fees waived.

Utility rates

Vacant Property Registration Application – Please fill out and return to the Borough.

Vehicle Use Policy

Voter Registration Information

Waiver – Over 18 Only

Waiver – Under 18

Wildlife Management Application

Water Meter Test Request

Zoning Permit Application – Used for fences, decks, accessory structures, new structures, retaining walls, etc.

Zoning Map