Utilities Help

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.

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

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.

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

5. Lead-safe Certification (For rental units)

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, LEW Environmental, please email Ken Apen at kapen@lewenvironmental.com
Proof of lead-safe certification can be submitted to the Borough Clerk with $20.00 per certificate as per New Jersey state statutes.

Landlord Registration Application – Annual registration of residential premises is required.

Affordable housing information can be found here: click here

Utility Account balance: Click here
Pay Utility Bill Online: Click here
Explanation of utility rates: Click here
How to update where your bill is sent: (please note this will be done automatically after we receive the new deed from the County or you can do the following)
1. Submit to the Utility Department: An I.D. matching a deed which has been submitted to the County and a copy of the new deed.
2. Submit to the Utility Department: A letter from an Attorney involved in the closing stating the buyer, seller, and that the date the closing occurred.
Meter wrong? Request an assessment. Email administrator@highbridge.org with your name, address, phone number, and request an assessment. A fee of $25.00 will be applied to the utility account if the meter is found to be working after the assessment.
Need your water service turned on/off? Please call the Department of Works with your request: 908-638-6588
Have a complaint about service? Email administrator@highbridge.org with your name, address, phone number, along with the nature of the complaint and we will do our best to find a resolution.
Need to recycling electronics / get rid of paint / batteries / plastics? Check with the County here or check our calendar for information.