Planning your next chapter on LBI

Building a New Home,
Addition or House Raising?

Legacy application deadlineJuly 20, 2027The current deadline for qualifying NJDEP legacy applications.

New flood rules are changing the way homeowners can build. Higher elevation requirements, combined with local height limits, have the potential to reduce living space.

What is NJDEP legacy review?

It’s an opportunity for qualifying projects to be reviewed under the earlier rules. It is not an automatic exemption—your application must meet NJDEP’s eligibility and completeness requirements.

A partial application isn’t enough. Plans, supporting documents and required completeness standards matter.
Give permitting a head start. For projects needing NJDEP review, plan around a 4–5 month permitting window. Timing varies.
Your property determines the impact. Elevation, location and local height limits affect what you can build.

Don’t wait.Contact us to discuss your plans
before it’s too late!

Understand the permit changes

Is a “legacy permit” a separate permit?

“Legacy” describes which version of NJDEP’s rules may apply to an eligible application. It does not remove the need for environmental permits or local approvals. Confirm the route for your property with NJDEP and your design professional.

What needs to happen before the deadline?

Required plans, documents and application completeness depend on the permit type. Starting a design or submitting incomplete paperwork alone does not secure legacy eligibility. The current legacy period ends July 20, 2027.

How long should we allow?

The 4–5 month window is Shore Builders’ planning estimate for projects requiring NJDEP review, not a guaranteed agency turnaround. Application preparation, corrections and local reviews can add time. Confirm the NJDEP and township approval sequence for your project.