Home services in Saddle River, NJ

Saddle River's housing is newer than in most of the surrounding area. The median year built is 1983, and about 37% of units were built in the 1980s (ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates). About 84% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and about 87% of units are single-family detached. Utility gas heats about 89% of occupied homes and electricity about 10% (heating fuel).

The Building and Construction Department sets local requirements on top of the state code. A building permit requires a sealed plot plan from an NJ-licensed engineer, and a certified stakeout must be accepted before covered construction. A certificate of occupancy requires an accepted as-built survey. The department notes that a construction permit does not replace zoning, septic, floodplain or other approvals. It also says home-improvement contractors generally must be registered with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs. No permits are issued after 2:00 p.m.