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1. How do I obtain a Parking Permit?

Ramsey residents can purchase a yearly parking pass at Borough Hall by completing parking permit application which can be found under forms on the website. Parking permit renewal is in August each year for a fee of $15. The registration for each car must be presented when obtaining a new permit. Payment may be made by cash or check.

2. What is required for Pet Registration?

Dogs and cats need to be registered within 10 days of acquisition. A rabies certificate needs to be presented along with pet registration form which can be found under forms on the website. Rabies must be current through November of the current year. Payment of cash or check is included.

3. How do I register to vote ?

Voter registration forms are available at the Borough Hall or on-line at http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/1224.

4. What are the Recycling Center Hours?

The recycling center is open M-F from 8:00am - 3:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am- 4:00pm. From April to September, the center is open until 8:00PM on Mondays. Saturdays from December thru March the center closes at 3:00PM on Saturdays.

5. Is Garbage picked up on Holidays?

Garbage is picked up every holiday except Christmas Day. For all other holidays, trash should be placed at the curb the night before due to unusually early pick-up.

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1. Who is responsible to obtain a required permit?

The State of New Jersey has a Uniform Construction Code that is enforced by every municipality throughout New Jersey. In that law, it makes the homeowner the responsible party to obtain or to insure that permits are obtained prior to the work commencing.

2. What work do I need a construction permit for?

Construction permits are required for the following items:
- Additions as Well as Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations
- Basement Alterations
- Decks
- Electric Service Upgrade or Change
- Fence
- Furnace Installations
- Hot Water Heaters
- Oil Tank Abandonment
- Pools
- Roofing
- Shed
- Siding

3. Who can design the plans for residential work?

The homeowner may design his/her own construction plans provided that they are the occupants of that single family home. The contractor may not, by state law, design construction projects unless they are licensed architects or engineers.

4. Are inspections required during the course of construction?

The State of New Jersey requires that the construction department conduct the following minimum field inspections:
- Building Final
- Electrical Final
- Electrical Rough
- Fire Final Inspections
- Footing
- Foundation
- Framing
- Insulation
- Plumbing Final
- Plumbing Rough

5. Should I bother to call for final inspections?

The State Department of Consumer Affairs law 13:45A-16.2 requires that final inspections are completed prior to you mailing final payment to your contractor. Final inspections complete the project and allow our department to issue the appropriate certificate to you. Added assessments are determined at the time the project is completed for its intended use. They do not start when a certificate is issued. This law protects you — use it!

6. Are you thinking about selling or renting your home?

You should be aware that it is required that prior to the sale or rental of your home you must make application to both the Construction Department and the Bureau of Fire Prevention for a Certificate of Compliance. For your convenience, both agencies are located at:
Municipal Building
33 N Central Avenue
2nd Floor
Ramsey, NJ 07446

Failure to make application in a timely manner may delay your closing.

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1. How do I pay my bill?

• In Person: Checks/money orders are accepted during regular office hours in the Finance Dept.
• Mail: Checks/money orders can be mailed to Ramsey Board of Public Works, 33 N. Central Ave, Ramsey NJ 07446. Be sure to send your bill stub also and ensure your account # is on the check.
• Drop Box: Checks/money orders can be dropped off during non-working hours through the lock box located to the right of the front doors at Borough Hall.
• Online: You can pay via our secure website: www.ramseynj.com (click on “ONLINE PAYMENTS”) (Third-party service fees will be applied). Have your account # and PIN# ready. This information is printed on your bill.
• Online banking: you can use your own online bank paying system. Please provide your account # on the check for proper crediting.

Make checks payable to RAMSEY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

2. When can I expect a bill?

Water/sewer bills are sent out quarterly. Interest begins to accrue after the due date. Please allow 7-10 business days for your check to get to our office.

3. Can a tenant sign up to receive a bill?

Yes, please email us if the owner/landlord elects for you to have your own bill.
arlana.water@ramseynj.com / susan.water@ramseynj.com

4. Do you offer paperless bills?

Yes, we can email your bill to you in a PDF format. To save paper, you do not need to print the bill stub for us. To ensure proper credit, make sure your account # is clearly printed on the check.

To sign up, please send an email, with your contact information to arlana.water@ramseynj.com or susan.water@ramseynj.com to request paperless bills.

Ten days after the bill’s due date, we will mail out paper delinquent notices.

5. Do you offer automatic withdrawal for water/sewer bills?

Unfortunately, we do not have this option at this time for water/sewer bills. This option is only available for your quarterly property taxes.

6. Do you offer any discounts?

We offer a 15% discount only on the minimum flat water rate for seniors (65+) or persons with disabilities. A form for Senior/Disabled residents can be found online or in our office. Please provide proof of address and age (e.g. Driver’s License) or a copy of your Social Security Disability Award letter.

7. What is the current Water Rate?

In Town: $34.86 (up to 6,000 gallons); Excess $5.81/1,000 gallons
Out-of-Town: $38.34 (up to 6,000 gallons); Excess $6.39/1,000 gallons

8. What is the current Sewer Rate?

In Town: $113.63 (up to 12,500 gallons); Excess $9.09/1,000 gallons
Out-of-Town: $125.00 (up to 12,500 gallons); Excess $10.00/1,000 gallons

9. Need the water turned off for repairs?

We will check the curb box upon request. Please call our office to initiate this process.
Turn OFF fee:
No charge between 7am-3pm (Mon-Fri)
$75 all other times
Turn ON fee:
$50 between 7am-3pm (Mon-Fri)
$75 all other times

10. I am selling my house, what do I need to do?

Property owners are responsible for notifying our office at least 2 business days prior to the closing date. We will need the closing date, your attorney’s fax# and the new owner’s name(s).

11. My tenant is moving out, can I get a final bill for them?

We do not process final bills for tenants. Prior to the tenants moving out, the owner or tenant can call our office for help in calculating an approximate amount due.

12. Why is there a letter “E” next to my current reading on my water bill?

The letter “E” indicates that the meter reading was Estimated. Please call our office to schedule an appointment to check your meter.

13. Why does my water bill seem unusually high or unusually low?

It is best to call our office as soon as you notice anything on your bill that seems out of the ordinary.