Department of Community Development

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The Department of Community Development is the primary agency that coordinates all planning, zoning, construction, engineering, fire prevention, code enforcement, housing, floodplain, and land use regulations and responsibilities.

The Department of Community Development oversees the following agencies: 

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Its primary mission is to develop, and manage a sustainable community for the residents of Holmdel and all its neighbors through careful planning and management, and the enforcement of local policies, and state and federal regulations.

Overall Responsibilities  

The Department of Community Development co-ordinates the various activities of its agencies to provide an efficient flow of information to make the permit application process easier to navigate for our residents, businesses and contractors.

Landlord Registrations  

Community Development is responsible for the registration of all Landlords within the Township. Ordinance 20-6 of the Housing Regulations require that every landlord of any dwelling or dwelling unit constituting rental housing shall file with the Department of Community Development a written registration statement.

Landlords must register by completing an Online Landlord Registration. There is no cost to the Registration.

New Businesses  

Visit our New Businesses Web Page for information on what you need to file to open a new business in Holmdel Township.

Insurance Registration for Business Owners & Owners of Multi-Family Rental Units

Effective August 5, 2022, the State of New Jersey adopted S-1368, which requires that all business owners and owners of multifamily rental units annually register a certificate of insurance with the municipality where the business or rental unit is located. Click Here to Register and provide your Insurance Certificate.

The ANNUAL Registration Fee is $50 for each property or Business (Ordinance 2022-27). Payment must be made within thirty (30) days of receiving your invoice. Please complete this form and upload a copy of your certificate of insurance to comply with this law. 

FAILURE TO FILE THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL AND/OR PAY THE REQUIRED FEE IS SUBJECT TO A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN $500.

Technical Reviews  

The Holmdel Township Technical Review Committee may be available to potential developers. Prior to the submission of any development application, a technical review of a development proposal may be conducted by township officials and planning and engineering professionals, upon the request of the potential developer. Contact Courtney Lopez at 732-946-2820 extension 1323 for more information or to schedule a meeting.

Public & Private Special Events  

Click here for our Special Events Page

Community Development Applications and Requests are now available online at our SDL Online Portal which can be accessed by clicking on the announcement below. 

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Contact Us

  1. Holmdel Township

    4 Crawfords Corner Road
    Holmdel, NJ 07733
    Phone: 732-946-2820
    Fax: 732-975-9774

     

    Office Hours

    Monday through Friday

    7:00 am to 4:00 pm

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    Steven J. Winters, CFM

    Director

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    Loretta Coscia

    Office Manager

    Ext. 1308

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