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Homes in Westwood

Westwood's homes have a median year built of 1958. About 28% of housing units were built before 1940 and about 81% before 1980. Older homes often need electrical-service, plumbing and insulation upgrades.

Westwood has a sizable rental share. About 63% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and about 64% of housing units are single-family detached houses, with the rest mostly in multi-unit buildings.

Utility gas heats about 85% of occupied homes, electricity about 8%, and fuel oil about 4%. Some houses still have oil tanks, which can come up in heating conversions and home sales.

All figures are ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The borough's Construction & Building Department handles building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire and elevator permit applications. It also posts project checklists for kitchens, bathrooms and additions.

Flooding

Flood risk is a real concern in parts of Westwood. The borough's Flooding Information page says flooding occurs along the Pascack and Musquapsink Brooks during severe rain. It also says the borough has no control over the Woodcliff Lake dam and reservoir upstream. FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer maps Special Flood Hazard Areas (Zone AE) along these brooks.

The borough's Flood Insurance page explains flood zones and NFIP coverage. Before buying or renovating, check the specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Permits in Westwood

Building, plumbing and electrical permits come from the Borough of Westwood construction office. Your contractor normally pulls the permit, but it's worth confirming.

Office
Construction & Building Department
Phone
201-664-5900
Address
101 Washington Avenue, Westwood, NJ 07675
Website
westwoodnj.gov

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