Ocean County · Jackson Township · #202501934+A
Institutional building on Block 1204, Lot 34
Jackson Township, NJ · 12,451 sq ft non-residential, institutional
About this project
A building permit covers a new 12,451 sq ft building for lecture halls, art galleries, churches and similar uses on Block 1204, Lot 34 in Jackson Township, Ocean County. Reported construction cost is $5.73 million.
Official description: Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.; reported construction cost $5,730,500
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Lecture halls, Art Galleries, Churches, etc.
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-01-07 · #202501934+A · Building permit (new construction) · 12,451 sq ft
- 2025-09-09 · #202501934 · Building permit (new construction) · 12,451 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A building permit in Jackson Township, Ocean County, covers a new institutional building of about 12,451 square feet on Block 1204, Lot 34. County records describe the intended uses as lecture halls, art galleries, churches and similar gatherings. The reported construction cost is $5.73 million.
County records do not say who will own or use the building, or what is on the site now. No news coverage, township agenda item, hearing notice or developer page was found that clearly refers to this lot. Nothing is known online about opposition, approvals or the future occupant.
A building permit is usually issued after local land-use approvals are done, so this project is probably past the public hearing stage.
What it could mean nearby
- Buildings for assembly uses can bring visitors at set times, such as weekends or evenings, which may affect local traffic and parking. The records do not give details.
- The reported $5.73 million construction cost points to some temporary construction jobs.
- No records found address schools, utilities or open space.
Where it stands
The county filing of 2026-01-07 shows a building permit, which normally comes after local approvals. Construction inspections usually follow, then a certificate of occupancy before the building opens.
- Jan 7, 2026 Latest county filing for the building permit
Want to weigh in? No further public hearing is known. Residents can ask the Jackson Township Planning Board or Office of Planning and Zoning whether this lot was reviewed and where the file is kept.
Planning terms explained
- Building permit
- Official permission from the local government to start construction under the approved plans and building codes.
- Institutional use
- A building used for community or public-serving purposes, such as worship, education or cultural events, rather than housing or retail.
- Block and lot
- The numbers the county tax map uses to identify a particular parcel of land.
- Certificate of occupancy
- The final sign-off confirming a completed building is safe to use.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $4.4M
- ~62 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~31 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)