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Job Opportunities

Updated: December 2025

Full-Time Certified Pool Lifeguard/Pool Director

Part-Time Certified Pool Lifeguard
 

Online Employment Applications

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Mayor & Commissioners

Wildwood Crest Commissioners Joseph Franco Jr., Joseph M. Schiff and Don Cabrera were sworn into office on Jan. 4, 2022, and will serve as borough commissioners through Dec. 31, 2025.

Wildwood Crest Borough Code

• Click Here for the Borough Code / Land Development

• Salary Ordinance

Special Projects

Parks & Recreation Projects

• Bayview Memorial Park Improvements (Preston Avenue)

• Bike Path Plan

Streets and Infrastructure

• Bayside Bulkhead Replaecment & Flood Mitigation Improvements - May 2024

• Street End/Beach Access Bump-Outs - August 2020

• Project Location Map - August 2021

• Projet Location Map - Feb. 2023

• Flood Mitigation & Storm Sewer Master Plan - March 2019

• Concept Rendering of Wildwood Crest Downtown

• New Jersey Avenue North Redevelopment Plan-June 2024

• Liquor License Economic Analysis Report

• FAQ  - Possible Referendum Reversing the Prohibition of the Sale of Alcohol

• NJ Ave at Wisteria Conceptual Parking Lot Plan 

• NJ Ave Business District Plaza / Parking Option

• Crocus Road Conceptual Parking Lot Plan

• New Jersey Avenue Traffic Study (Pgs 1-43)

• New Jersey Avenue Traffic Study (Pgs 44-85)

• New Jersey Avenue Redevelopment Area

• NJ Ave Revised Restriping Plans

• Sanitary Sewer Master Plan - June 2018

Beach and Bay Projects

• BEACH BUMP OUTS
  • WWC Beach Street End - Proposed vs Existing
  • Washington Ave Beach Street End - Proposed vs Existing
  • Typical Beach Street End - Existing Conditions
  • Typical New Beach Street End Park - Concept
  • Skirt Board - Rendering
  • Typical Beach Street End Park - Concept
  • Beach Street End Access Improvements Phase III - Myrtle to Morning Glory

• Extension of Fishing Pier (Open Space Future application)
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• Bulkhead & Beach Outfall Evaluation - November 2017

• Coastal Storm Risk Management Project (Army Corps) - Dec. 2021

• U.S. Army Corps Beach Plans - 95 percent PLANS

• U.S. Army Corps Beach Plans - 95 percent SPECS
  
            Hereford Inlet to Cape May Inlet Study to Evaluate Erosion & Storm Damage

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• Borough Comments re: 60% plans

• Proposed Bulkhead Ordinance Presentation (March 2020)

Public Building Projects

Crest Arts Pavilion Exterior Plans (work to be completed by May 2024)

Signs and Designs

• Beach Signs

• Park Signs

Community Initiatives

• Love Blue - dedicated to fighting ocean and beach pollution

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Items on this page are under review by the Board of Commissioners and subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, please contact the administration in person, email, by phone or by attending commission meetings. Contact information and meeting schedule are located on this web site.

Wildwood Crest Beach Box Rental Information

2025 BEACH STORAGE BOX RENTAL INFORMATION 

Cost to rent a beach storage box for 2025 is $480, plus credit card service fees. 

New rental purchases will begin Monday, Feb. 10, at 1 p.m. for Wildwood Crest residents/property owners only. All beach storage box sales are done exclusively through this website. No sales are conducted in person, by mail or by phone.

All beach storage box transactions are conducted through this website. There are no in-person or over-the-phone sales.

Beach boxes for 2025 will be available for use from Friday, May 23, through Sunday, September 21.

For more information about beach storage box rentals, contact the Wildwood Crest Recreation Department at 609-523-0202.

Helpful Flooding/Storm Information

• Flood Prevention, Elevation Information, Various Flood Data

• Flood Protection / Insurance Information

• Flood Insurance Outreach Presentation 9/7/22

Other Helpful Links

• New Jersey Coastal Coalition: Official Web Page | Facebook Page
• Flash Flood Safety and Damage Prevention Guide
• FEMA Flood Map Service Center: Search By Address
  • This tool tells you if your home is in a flood zone!
• Do You Have a Pet Emergency Preparedness Plan?
• How to Evacuate Before a Storm or Flood
• Disaster Safety for People with Disabilities
• Flood Health and Safety
• Safe Cleaning After a Home Flood: What You Need to Know
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) webpage
• National Flood Insurance Program
• New Jersey Register Ready (Registration for those with disabilities so that emergency responders can better plan to serve them in a disaster or other emergency

Additional Resources

• Cape May County Office of Emergency Management
• Atlantic County Office of Emergency Management
• Wildwood Crest Police Emergency Notifications
• Cape May County Evacuation Routes
• New Jersey Rain Gauges and Weather Data

Borough Newsletters

• November 2024
• July 2024
• June 2024
• April 2024
• March 2024
• August 2023
• July 2023
• Spring 2022
• Fall 2021
• Winter 2020
• Fall 2019
• Spring 2019
• Winter 2019
• Fall 2018
• Summer 2018
• Spring 2018
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Cape May County Newsletters

• First Quarter 2024

Wildwood Crest Picture Gallery

Photos Taken Around The Wildwood Crest New Jersey

Wildwood Crest Boards & Committees

• Creative Arts Council

• Green Team

• Wellness Commitee

• Planning / Zoning

• Recreation Commission

• Tourism Commission

• Heather Road Fishing Pier Advisory Committee

• Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement Development Authority

Schools & Organizations

• Department of Military and Veterans Affairs of New Jersey
• Wildwoods Convention Center (GWTIDA)
• Crest Dolphins Swim Team
• Crest Memorial School
• Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Wildwood Hotel-Motel Association
• Wildwood Crest Public Library

Crest Dolphins Swim Team

The Wildwood Crest Dolphin Swim Team is a private club swim program for children of all ages. The Crest Dolphins train throughout the year at the Joseph Von Savage Memorial Pool. Click the link below for more information about the Crest Dolphins Swim Team. Visit Web Site >

Crest Memorial School

Board of Education 9100 Pacific Avenue Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 Board Secretary Phone: 609.729.9312 Fax: 609.522.9122 Superintendent of Schools Phone: 609.729.3760 Crest Memorial School Phone: 609.522.1522 Visit Web Site >

Wildwood Crest Public Library

Operated by the Cape May County Library Commission 6300 Atlantic Avenue Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 Phone: 609.522.0564 Cape May County Library Web Site Hours Monday 9 am - 8 pm Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm Wednesday 9 am - 8 pm Thursday 9 am - 5 pm Friday 9 am - 5 pm Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm

Wedding Information

The Borough of Wildwood Crest Welcomes Residents & Visitors To Hold Wedding Ceremonies

Please contact Vicki Mason at (609) 729-8039  for all information concerning a wedding at one of the many beautiful landmarks throughout the Borough. Click here for information on getting married in Wildwood Crest.

The following are some of the many Borough landmarks available for Weddings:

Tourism Development Commission

The Borough of Wildwood Crest Tourism Development Commission is tasked with promoting and accentuating tourism-related activities and special events in Wildwood Crest.

The commission works in concert with the Wildwood Crest Recreation Department to develop ideas for special events, invite event organizers to bring tourism-related activities and events to Wildwood Crest and advertise accordingly.

The commission, which consists of four volunteers and Mayor Don Cabrera, meets eight (8) times per year.

For further information on tourism-related events, contact the Crest Pier Recreation Center at 609-523-0202 or the Tourism Information Center (late May through mid September only) at 609-522-0221.

Tourism Development Commission 2021 Meeting Schedule
Tourism Development Commsission 2022 Meeting Schedule

(all meetings held Wednesdays at 4 pm except where noted at the Crest Pier Recreation Center, 5800 Ocean Avenue)

TOURISM COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

Tourism Development Commission

Joseph Franco - Term Expires: 12/31/22
Lester Klayman - Term Expires: 12/31/21
Dennis Hall - Term Expires: 12/31/21
Robert Patterson - Term Expires: 12/31/22
Secretary: Brian Cunniff
Governing Body: Don Cabrera, Commissioner

Wildwood Crest Green Team

The Borough of Wildwood Crest Green Team was Established in 2018

The committee, made up of resident volunteers and one borough employee, is tasked to develop plans, implement programs and assist with educational opportunities that support the creation of a sustainable community through effective governmental practices. For more information about the Green Team, contact Wildwood Crest Borough Hall at (609) 522-5176 or email Julia Tait at jtait@wildwoodcrest.org.

The Green Team meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 2:15 pm in Wildwood Crest Borough Hall. 

GREEN TEAM 2025 MEETING DATES


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Green Team Members include:
Susan Croushore - term expired 12/31/26
Catherine Filerino - term expires 12/31/25
Jeanne Marino - term expires 12/31/25
David Mears - term expires 12/31/25
Lynda Medvec - term expires 12/31/26
Joseph Pluchino - term expires 12/31/26
Julia Tait (secretary) - term expires 12/31/26
Douglas Tranter - term expires 12/31/26

Green Team plastic bag recycling program
(Plastic bags can be dropped off at Borough Hall, the Von Savage Pool, the Crest Pier Recreation Center and the Crest Arts Pavilion)

Borough of Wildwood Crest Wellness Committee

Established in the Spring of 2018

The Wellness Committee is tasked with creating comunity initiatives to promote healthy and active living through exercise, proper nutrition and more. The committee works in concert with the Wildwood Crest Recreation Department to help establish programs and activities designed to promote health and wellness in the borough.

Committee Members
Nicholas Holland (Employee-Chair) - Terms: 12/31/25
Patricia Feketics (Employee) - Term: 12/31/25
Laura Farrell (Employee) - Term: 12/31/25
Denise Bannon (Resident) - Term: 12/31/25
Lenny Bernstein (Resident) - Term: 12/31/25
Lacey Bigham (Resident) - Term: 12/31/25
Norma Cordeiro (Resident) - Term: 12/31/25
William Codeiro (Resident) - Term: 12/31/25
Joseph Cusella (Resident) - Term: 12/31/25
Lynn Ferraro (Resident) - Term: 12/31/25
Shane Moyer (Resident) - Term: 12/31/25
Gina Vasti (Resident) - Term: 12/31/25
Marianne Viscomi (Resident) - Term: 12/31/25
Sally Young (Resident) - Term: 12/31/25

The Wildwood Crest Wellness Committee meets fouer (4) times per year at 3:30 pm in the courtroom at Wildwood Crest Borough Hall. Meetings are open to the public. 
Click here for 2025 Wellness Committee Meeting Schedule

Tourism Development Commission

The Borough of Wildwood Crest Tourism Development Commission is tasked with promoting and accentuating tourism-related activities and special events in Wildwood Crest.

The commission works in concert with the Wildwood Crest Recreation Department to develop ideas for special events, invite event organizers to bring tourism-related activities and events to Wildwood Crest and advertise accordingly.

The commission, which consists of four volunteers and Mayor Don Cabrera, meets seven (7) times per year.

For further information on tourism-related events, contact the Crest Pier Recreation Center at 609-523-0202 or the Crest Arts Pavilion and Tourism Information Center at 609-522-0221.

Tourism Development Commsission 2025 Meeting Schedule

(all meetings held Wednesdays at 4 pm except where noted at the Crest Pier Recreation Center, 5800 Ocean Avenue)

TOURISM COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

Tourism Development Commission

Stephanie Alicea - Term Expires: 12/31/25
Thomas Ankrum - Term Expires: 12/31/26
Dennis Hall - Term Expires: 12/31/25
Joanna Lacivita - Term Expires: 12/31/26
Secretary: Brian Cunniff
Governing Body: Don Cabrera, Commissioner

COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) INFORMATION HUB

Vaccine Information

• Statewide COVID vaccination sites - 3/8/21
• COVID-19 vaccination information - 3/3/21
• COVID vaccine information for seniors 75 and older - 3/3/21

Buildings/Parks/Beaches

• Crest Pier Recreation Center reopens with restrictions - 10/5/20
• Von Savage Pool reopens for members only - 7/13/20
• Von Savage Pool to remain closed, interior work commences - 6/17/20
• NJ DEP launches 'Mask Up' campaign at parks, beaches and public spaces - 5/20/20
• Crest to lift many beach restrictions beginning Friday 5/15 - 5/14/20
• Crest to reopen borough hall and trash/recycling center May 11 - 5/6/20
• Crest to lift some restrictions on beach, parks & bike path - 4/30/20
• Crest closes beach, bicycle path effective April 6 - 4/6/20
• Crest closes public parks and playgrounds until further notice - 3/20/20
• Crest DPW facilities closed to the public effecttive 3/18 - 3/17/20
• Crest closes municipal buildings to public effective 3/18 - 3/16/20

Public Meetings

• August Planning Board meeting canceled - 7/27/20
• July Planning Board meeting canceled - 6/25/20
• June zoning board meeting to be held via conference call - 6/17/20
• June Planning Board meeting canceled - 6/1/20
• May Zoning Board meeting canceled - 5/14/20
• Crest postpones NJ Ave business district stakeholder meeting - 4/24/20
• April meeting of Crest Green Team canceled - 4/15/20
• April Zoning Board meeting canceled - 4/11/20
• Information on upcoming borough meetings - 4/2/20
• April 1 Crest planning board meeting to be held via conference call - 3/30/20
• Crest cancels most public meetings through March 31; Board of Commissioners meeting March 25 still scheduled - 3/16/20

Events/Programs

• Update on Wildwood Crest event cancellations - 7/20/20
• Wildwood Crest cancels some July events - 7/1/20
• WCBP cancels county championship race, junior lifeguard program - 6/26/20
• Wildwood Crest cancels first four shows of Summer Music Series - 6/16/20
• Wildwood Crest relaxes special event permit application process - 5/21/20
• Crest postpones two June events - 5/20/20
• Crest cancels Summer Kickoff Concert scheduled for 5/24 - 5/4/20
• Borough of Wildwood Crest event cancellations - 3/19/20

General Information

• State Department of Health COVID-19 outdoor pool standards - 6/10/20
• Crest extends grace period for 2Q sewer rent payments - 6/5/20
• Crest to allow temporary placement and storage of hotel deck chairs on beach - 6/5/20
• Crest commissioners pass resolutions urging governor to further open tourism industry - 6/5/20
• Crest to consider resolution urging governor to open pools - 6/1/20
• Short-term rentals now permissible in Wildwood Crest - 5/27/20
• Crest provides news update ahead of Memorial Day weekend - 5/22/20
• Crest extends start date of moratorium on heavy construction to June 19 - 5/21/20
• Crest to allow temporary outdoor site plans for businesses - 5/6/20
• Crest extends grace period on 2Q tax payments - 4/30/20
• Crest provides update on COVID-19 restrictions - 4/24/20
• Open letter from borough commissioners to all homeowners, residents and visitors - 4/21/20
• Wildwood Crest announces economic assistance measures - COVID-19 - 3/30/20
• Crest extends payment deadlines for sewer rents, mercantile licenses - 3/27/20
• CMC Bridge Commission implements cashless tolls - 3/26/20
• Crest instructs non-essential personnel to work from home - 3/20/20
• Wildwood Crest Police statement on COVID-19 - 3/17/20

County/State Information

• Public script for COVI-19 vaccine registration - 1/15/21
• Information on pre-registering for a COVID-19 vaccination -- 1/6/21
• Latest COVID-19 report from county health department - 12/11/20
• Governor bans indoor youth and high school sports through Jan. 1 - 11/30/20
• Details on state's new outdoor gathering limits - 11/30/20
• 14 cases of COVID-19 in Wildwood Crest, per county health department - 11/30/20
• COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Cape May County - 11/24/20
• Governor orders tighter restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise - 11/17/20
• Wildwood Crest up to 16 cases of COVID-19, per health department - 11/13/20
• County health department to offer expanded COVID-19 testing - 11/10/20
• COVID-19 cases continue to rise in county - 11/9/20
• Uptick in COVID-19 cases in Cape May County - 11/2/20
• Grant funding expands COVID-19 testing in Cape May County - 10/22/20
• Latest COVID-19 report from the CMC Health Department - 10/8/20
• Latest COVID-19 reports from the county health department - 9/23/20
• Latest COVID-19 report from the CMCM Department of Health - 9/15/20
• Latest COVID-19 report from CMC health department - 8/31/20
• Indoor dining can resume Friday, as per governor - 8/31/20
• Latest COVID-19 update from CMC health department - 8/19/20
• Small Landlord Emergency Grant Program information - 8/10/20
• Cape May County currently with 74 cases of COVID-19 - 8/10/20
• Governor tightens restrictions on indoor gatherngs - 8/3/20
• Active long-term care COVID-19 cases in CMC continue to drop, per health department - 8/3/20
• Update on COVID-19 testing sites in Cape May County - 7/29/20
• Latest COVID-19 update from CMC health department - 7/27/20
• Latest COVID-19 update from county health department - 7/21/20
• Latest COVID-19 update from county health department - 7/13/20
• COVID-19 update from CMC health department - 7/9/20
• Latest COVID-19 update from county health department - 7/6/20
• County, local officials urge public to wear masks - 7/1/20
• Tuesday 6/30 COVID-19 report from CMC Health Department - 7/1/20
• Thursday 6/25 COVID-19 reports from the CMC Health Department - 6/25/20
• Latest COVID-19 report from the Cape May County Health Department - 6/24/20
• Primary Election Information - 6/18/20
• County library to begin curbside pickup June 29 - 6/18/20
• Five new cases of COVID-19 in Cape May County, per health department - 6/17/20
• Latest COVID-19 report from the county health department - 6/15/20
• Cape May County Zoo to reopen June 13 - 6/11/20
• COVID-19 report: Two deaths, one new case in county - 6/11/20
• Two new cases of COVID-19 in county, per health department - 6/10/20
• Governor raises limits on indoor and outdoor gatherings - 6/9/20
• Latest update from the Cape May County Department of Health - 6/9/20
• Two new cases of COVID-19 in county, per health department - 6/4/20
• No new cases of COVID-19 reported in Cape May County - 6/3/20
• Latest COVID-19 update from Cape May County Health Department - 6/2/20
• County health department releases updated COVID-19 chart - 5/28/20
• 18 new COVID-19 cases in county as per health department - 5/27/20
• Latest COVID-19 report from county health department - 5/26/20
• Friday 5/22 update on COVID-19 from county health department - 5/22/20
• County social-distancing ambassador program announces more dates - 5/22/20
• Latest COVID-19 report from county health department - 5/21/20
• Nine new cases of COVID-19 in county, as per health department - 5/19/20
• Latest COVID-19 report, info on contact tracing - 5/18/20
• Four new cases, two deaths in latest CMC health department COVID-19 report - 5/13/20
• Latest COVID-19 report from the county health department - 5/12/20
• Cape May County announces social distance ambassador program - 5/12/20 
• County sets up COVID-19 information dashboard - 5/12/20
• Seven new cases of COVID-19 in Cape May County, per health department - 5/11/20
• Cape May County and Governor's Office actively discussing reopening proposal - 5/11/20
• Latest COVID-19 report from the Cape May County Health Department - 5/7/20
• Proposal for the safe, thoughtful and progressive opening of the County of Cape May - 5/5/20
• Resolution supporting the proposal for the opening of Cape May County - 5/5/20
• County submits plan for reopening to governor's office - 5/5/20
• Latest COVID-19 report from the Cape May County Health Department - 5/5/20
• Cape May County resolution to rescind ban on short-term rentals beginning June 1 - 5/5/20
• Seven new cases of COVID-19 in county, per health department - 4/30/20
• Latest COVID-19 update from the Cape May County Health Department - 4/29/30
• 12 new cases of COVID-19 in county, as per county health department - 4/28/20
• Latest COVID-19 update from Cape May County Health Department - 4/27/20
• 26 new cases of COVID-19 in county, as per Health Department - 4/24/20
• Health department reports 21 new cases of COVID-19 in Cape May County - 4/23/20
• Wednesday 4/22 update from the Cape May County Department of Health - 4/22/20
• Six new COVID-19 cases, two additional fatalities per CMC Health Department - 4/20/20
• Latest update from the Cape May County Health Department - 4/17/20
• CMC Health Department announces two additional COVID-19 deaths - 4/16/20
• CMC up to 160 active cases of COVID-19, as per health department - 4/15/20
• Latest information on drive-through COVID-19 testing - 4/15/20
• Cape May County creates Business Recovery Task Force - 4/15/20
• Latest update from the Cape May County Health Department - 4/13/20
• 145 active cases of COVID-19 in Cape May County, as per health department - 4/11/20
• County freeholders pass resolution restricting short-term rentals - 4/9/20
• Wednesday 4/8 update from CMC Health Department - 4/9/20 
• Area long-term care facility sees multiple COVID-19 cases; CMC up to 83 active cases - 4/7/20
• Cape May County opens drive-through COVID-19 testing site - 4/3/20
• Friday 4/3 update from CMC Health Department - 4/3/20 
• New Jersey extends tax filing deadline to July 15 - 4/1/20
• COVID-19 Information for New Jersey Businesses - 3/31/20
• CMC Department of Health Update 3/31/20 - 3/31/20
• Statewide COVID-19 Information Hub - 3/31/20

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• Governor issues statewide "stay at home" order - 3/31/20
• Monday 3/30 update from CMC Health Department - 3/31/20
• Cape May County mayors urge reduction of non-essential visitation - 3/31/20
• Cape May County MUA transfer station convenience center closure - 3/26/20
• CMC Bridge Commission implements cashless tolls - 3/26/20

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IMPORTANT LINKS:

Greater Wildwood Hotel-Motel Association 
Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce 

HOTELS AND MOTELS IN WILDWOOD CREST (listed alphabetically):

ACACIA BEACHFRONT RESORT, 9101 Atlantic Avenue, 609-729-2233
ADMIRAL RESORT MOTEL, 7200 Ocean Avenue, 609-522-7704 
ADVENTURER OCEANFRONT INN, 5401 Ocean Avenue, 609-729-1200
ALA KAI RESORT MOTEL, 8301 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-2159
AMERICAN SAFARI MOTEL, 5610 Ocean Avenue, 609-522-0157
APOLLO MOTEL, 407 E. St. Paul Avenue, 609-522-9300
AQUA BEACH HOTEL, 5501 Ocean Avenue, 609-522-6507
ARMADA BY-THE-SEA MOTEL, 6503 Ocean Avenue, 609-729-3000
ASTRONAUT MOTEL OCEANFRONT RESORT, Stockton Road & Beach, 609-522-6981
ATTACHE RESORT MOTEL, 5707 Ocean Avenue, 609-522-0241
AZTEC RESORT MOTEL, 411 E Lavender Road, 609-522-7000
BAL HARBOUR OCEANFRONT HOTELS, 508 E Stanton Road, 609-522-3343
BARCELONA MOTEL, 9001 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-3678
BEAU RIVAGE BEACH RESORT, 9103 Atlantic Avenue, 609-729-2121
BEL AIR MOTEL, 5510 Ocean Avenue, 609-729-4034
BISCAYNE MOTEL, 7807 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-4444
BLUE MARLIN RESORT MOTEL, 401 E Toledo Avenue, 609-522-3556
BRISTOL PLAZA RESORT MOTEL, 6407 Ocean Avenue, 609-729-1234
CAPE COD INN RESORT MOTEL, 6109 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-1177
CARA MARA VACATION RESORT, 6701 Atlantic Avenue, 609-6951
CARIBBEAN MOTEL, 5600 Ocean Avenue, 609-522-8292
COLISEUM OCEAN RESORT, 416 E Miami Avenue, 609-729-7444
COMMANDER BY-THE-SEA OCEANFRONT RESORT MOTEL, 8803 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-2802
COMPASS FAMILY RESORT, 6501 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-6948
CONCA D'OR MOTEL, 507 E Stanton Road, 609-522-1439
COZY CREST MOTEL & APARTMENTS, 7202 Seaview Avenue, 609-522-0200
CRUSADER OCEANFRONT RESORT, 6101 Ocean Avenue, 609-522-6991
CRYSTAL BEACH MOTOR INN, 405 E Aster Road, 609-522-1100
DIAMOND CREST MOTEL, 7011 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-1700
EILEEN MOTEL, 5703 Pacific Avenue, 609-729-4214
EL CORONADO MOTOR INN, 8501 Atlantic Avenue, 609-729-1000
FLEUR DE LIS BEACH RESORT, 6105 Ocean Avenue, 609-522-0123
FOUR WINDS ON THE BEACH, 404 E Denver Avenue, 609-729-4535
GOLD CREST RESORT MOTEL, 6611 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-0153
GONDOLIER OCEANFRONT MOTEL, 5701 Ocean Avenue, 609-729-0999
GRANADA OCEAN RESORT, 8801 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-9020
IMPERIAL 500 MOTEL, 6601 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-6063
JOLLY ROGER MOTEL, 6801 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-6915
LAMPLITER OCEANSIDE RESORTS, 419 E Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-2776
LIBERTY BELL MOTEL STYLE APARTMENTS, 215 E Monterey Avenue, 609-846-0512
LOTUS INN, 6900 Ocean Avenue, 609-522-6300
MADRID OCENAFRONT CONDOMINIUMS, 427 E Miami Avenue, 609-729-1600
MARK I MOTEL, 417 E Atlanta Avenue, 609-522-7700
MONTEREY RESORT, 410 E Monterey Avenue, 609-522-6282
MOUNT VERNON HOTEL, 124 E Lotis Road, 609-8275
NASSAU INN, 6201 Ocean Avenue, 609-729-9077
OCEAN HOLIDAY MOTOR INN, 6501 Ocean Avenue, 609-729-2900
OCEANVIEW BEACHFRONT MOTEL, 7201 Ocean Avenue, 609-522-6656
OLYMPIC ISLAND BEACH RESORT, 6401 Ocean Avenue, 609-522-0206
PAN AMERICAN HOTEL, 5901 Ocean Avenue, 609-522-6936
PARADISE OCEAN RESORT, 405 E Denver Avenue, 609-729-5000
PARK LANE RESORT, 5900 Ocean Avenue, 609-522-5900
PORT ROYAL HOTEL, 6801 Ocean Avenue, 609-729-2000
PYRAMID RESORT MOTEL, 8105 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-9527
RAMBLER MOTEL & APARTMENTS, 7109 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-4652
RED HORSE ON-THE-LAKE MOTEL, 7705 New Jersey Avenue, 609-522-1667
REGAL PLAZA BEACH RESORT, 9501 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-5670
REGES OCEANFRONT RESORT, 9201 Atlantic Avenue, 609-729-9300
ROYAL HAWAIIAN RESORT, 500 E Orchid Road, 609-522-3414
SAND CASTLE MOTEL & CONDOMINIUMS, 7400 Ocean Avenue, 609-522-6946
SAND DUNE MOTEL, 6905 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-6131
SARATOGA INN, 7501 Ocean Avenue, 609-522-7712
SEA CHEST MOTEL, 7401 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-1356
SEA SCAPE INN, 404 E Crocus Road, 609-729-2200
SHALIMAR RESORT MOTEL, 6405 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-0609
TANGIERS MOTEL, 6201 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-1414
TOPAZ MOTEL, 7010 Seaview Avenue, 609-522-2723
VIKING MOTEL, 6400 Ocean Avenue, 609-522-6610
VILLA NOVA MOTEL, 8601 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-1419
VIP FAMILY MOTEL, 6505 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-2550
WAIKIKI OCEANFRONT INN, 6203 Ocean Avenue, 609-522-0115
WATER'S EDGE OCEAN RESORT, 5600 Beach Avenue, 609-522-9440
YANKEE CLIPPER RESORT MOTEL, 6101 Atlantic Avenue, 609-522-0234

Wildwood Crest Beach Cam

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Everyone deserves to enjoy the vacation of their dreams. At Wildwood Crest, you will be awakened by the sound of the ocean and the refreshing ocean air. There is plenty of room for family fun along our more than 3 miles of clean, free beaches. Together you can enjoy fun activities such as sailing, kayaking, fishing and more. If you are looking for some fun away from the water you can enjoy craft shows, concerts or take a trip to the local basketball courts.

It's time to enjoy summer again! We can't wait to see you at the Crest!

Links to videos of past meetings of the Board of Commissioners

2025

November 18, 2025
November 6, 2025
October 22, 2025
October 8. 2025
September 24, 2025
September 10, 2025
August 26, 2025
August 13, 2025
July 30, 2025
July 9, 2025
June 25, 2025
June 11, 2025
May 27, 2025
May 14, 2025
April 30, 2025
April 9, 2025
March 26, 2025
March 12, 2025
Feb. 19, 2025
Feb. 5, 2025
Jan. 22, 2025
Jan. 2, 2025

2024

Dec. 18, 2024
Dec.4, 2024
Nov. 20, 2024
Nov. 6, 2024
Oct. 15, 2024 (meeting changed from Oct. 23, 2024)
Oct. 2, 2024
Sept. 26, 2024  (special meeting)
Sept. 18, 2024
Sept. 4, 2024
August 21, 2024
August 7, 2024
July 25, 2024
July 10, 2024
June 19, 2024
June 5, 2024
May 22, 2024
May 8, 2024
April 27, 2024
April 9, 2024
March 27, 2024
March 6, 2024
February 21, 2024
February 7, 2024
January 24, 2024
January 2, 2024

2023

December 20, 2023
December 6, 2023
November 21, 2023
November 1, 2023
October 18, 2023
October 4, 2023
September 20, 2023
September 6, 2023
August 22, 2023
August 2, 2023
July 19, 2023
July 5, 2023
June 21, 2023
June 7, 2023
May 24, 2023
May 10, 2023
April 26, 2023
April 5, 2023
March 22, 2023
March 8, 2023
February 22, 2023
February 8, 2023
January 25, 2023
January 4, 2023

2022

December 28, 2022
December 7, 2022
November 22, 2022
November 9, 2022
October 26, 2022
October 5, 2022
September 21, 2022
September 7, 2022
August 24, 2022
August 3, 2022
July 20, 2022
July 6, 2022
June 22, 2022
June 8, 2022
May 25, 2022
May 11, 2022
April 27, 2022
April 13, 2022
March 23, 2022
March 9, 2022
February 16, 2022
February 2, 2022
January 19, 2022
January 4, 2022

2021

December 22, 2021
December 8, 2021
November 24, 2021
November 3, 2021
March 31, 2021
March 17, 2021
February 24, 2021
February 10, 2021
January 27, 2021
January 6, 2021

2020

December 9, 2020
November 18, 2020
October 21, 2020
October 7, 2020 
September 23, 2020 
September 2, 2020 
August 19, 2020 
August 5, 2020 
July 22, 2020 
June 17, 2020 
June 3, 2020 
May 20, 2020 
April 30, 2020 
April 22, 2020 
April 8, 2020

Creative Arts Council

Vision Statement

The Wildwood Crest Creative Arts Council will be a resource for the local art community and will advocate for the advancement of and cultivate an appreciation for the Arts to enrich the lives of the citizens of Wildwood Crest.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Wildwood Crest Creative Arts Council is to develop, stimulate, integrate, promote and encourage the Arts, artists, and art organizations through community collaborations, art-based initiatives, and educational events in the Borough of Wildwood Crest.   

CLICK HERE FOR 2025 CREATIVE ARTS COUNCIL MEETING DATES

Members

Carmen Cusella - Term: through December 2026
Linda Ennis - Term: through December 2026
Colleen Ferraro - Term: through December 2026
Patti MacQueen - Term: through December 2026
Keri Mikulski - Term: through December 2026
Julia Tait (Green Team Committee member) - Term: through December 2026

Managing Wildlife within the Borough of Wildwood Crest

Over the past year, the Borough of Wildwood Crest has encountered many animal nuisance complaints specifically involving feral cats, skunks and raccoons.

Shore Animal Control has been working hard to trap and/or maintain the wildlife population within the Borough.  It has come to their attention that feeding of the feral cat population in our community may be one of the biggest reasons that wildlife is thriving.

• Homeowner Checklist to Deter Wildlife

• Cats in Wildwood Crest

• How Cold is Too Cold?

ASPCA Helpful Links

• Animal Poison Control

• APCC Mobile App

Everyone deserves to enjoy the vacation of their dreams. At Wildwood Crest, you will be awakened by the sound of the ocean and the refreshing ocean air. There is plenty of room for family fun along our more than 3 miles of clean, free beaches. Together you can enjoy fun activities such as sailing, kayaking, fishing and more. If you are looking for some fun away from the water you can enjoy craft shows, concerts or take a trip to the local basketball courts.

It's time to enjoy summer again! We can't wait to see you at the Crest!

UEZ Information

Wildwood City Hall, 4400 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Office Hours: Monday – Friday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Phone: 609-522-2444 ext. 2240  |  Fax: 609-523-2444

Contact Information
Steve Booy , UEZ Coordinator
email: sbooy@wildwoodnj.org
Jake Botticello, Triad Associates
email: JBotticello@triadincorporated.com

ABOUT
The Urban Enterprise Zone Program (UEZ) enacted in 1983, is an Affiliate of the Department of Community Affairs. The Program’s charter is to foster an economic climate that revitalizes designated urban communities and stimulates their growth by encouraging business to develop and create private sector jobs through public and private investment.
The Enterprise Zone Development Corporation of the Wildwoods Board is comprised of the Mayor and Business Administrator representing the City of Wildwood, City of North Wildwood, the Borough of West Wildwood, and the Borough of Wildwood Crest.

THE WILDWOODS UEZ 5-YEAR ZONE DEVELOPMENT PLAN-posted January 2025
Click Here To View
The public comment period is open until Feb. 28, 2025.  Please direct all comments to sbooy@wildwoodnj.org

The members of the Board are:
City of Wildwood: Mayor Pete Byron, Business Administrator Steve O’Connor
City of North Wildwood: Mayor Patrick Rosenello, Business Administrator Ron Simone
Borough of West Wildwood: Mayor Matt Ksiazek, Business Administrator Donna Frederick
Borough of Wildwood Crest: Mayor Don Cabrera, Business Administrator Constance Mahon

PARTICIPATE
QUALIFICATIONS
To participate in the UEZ Program a business must (1) Register with the State of New Jersey, (2) Be located within a designated UEZ, and (3) Be in tax compliance with the State of New Jersey.

BUSINESS CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
Certification Applications are entered online using the UEZ Business Certification System, accessible through NJ Premier Business Services. Links to instructions, sample forms, worksheets and helpful information are available on the UEZ website: http://www.state.nj.is/dca/affiliates/uez/index.shtml
Create/login to NJ Premier Business Services (PBS) account
Add a business to PBS account
Select the Urban Enterprise Zone Service Center in PBS
Complete and submit UEZ Certification Application

GENERAL INFORMATION
UEZ Help Desk: 877-913-6837
General Business Assistance: 866-534-7789
Register a Business with the NJ Dept of Revenue: www.nj.gov/treasury/revenue or 609-292-9292
Tax forms online with NJ Division of Taxation: www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/su_uez.shtml or 800-323-4400
NJ Division of Taxation General Information: www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation or 609-826-4400 or 800-323-4400
UEZ Manufacturers Energy Sales Tax Exemption: www.njeda.com or 609-292-1800
UEZ Unemployment Insurance Rebate: http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/employer/ea/empinfo.uez.html or 609-633-6400 extension 3482 or 3380 or Fax 609-777-4951
My New Jersey Portal: http://nj.gov click Login or Register

BENEFITS TO BUSINESSES
• Reduced Sales Tax – currently 3.5%
• Tax Free Purchases on certain items such as capital equipment, facility expansions, upgrades and certain personal property
• Financial Assistance from agencies such as NJEDA
• Subsidized unemployment insurance costs for employees
• Energy Sales Tax Exemption for qualified manufacturing firm
• Tax Credit Options (1) up to $1,500 for new permanent full-time employees hired or (2) up to 8% Corporate Business Tax Credit on qualified investments

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Drone Video of Survey of Potential Impact of U.S. Army Corps of Dune Project in Wildwood Crest

This video was produced by DeBlasio and Associates, engineering firm for the Borough of Wildwood Crest. It depicts an overview and potential impacts of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ plans to remove sand from the Wildwood Crest beach for the replenishment of North Wildwood’s beach, reduce the size of Wildwood Crest’s beach and replace the existing Wildwood Crest dune system with a new dune system.

• WATCH VIDEO IN A NEW BROWSER WINDOW

Construction Forms

• Asbestos Removal

• Control of Dust & Debris Letter

• Demolition / House Raise Checklist

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Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol

Recently voted Best Family Beach in New Jersey!!!

Bud Johnson, Beach Patrol Chief
Headquarters located at on the beach at Rambler Road
Phone: (609) 522-3825
www.wcbp.org

General Beach Information

• Diligent, highly-trained lifeguards are on duty Saturdays and Sundays (and Memorial Day) from the last weekend in May until mid June and then daily from mid June through Labor Day weekend on all Wildwood Crest beaches from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. Some beaches will be protected from Tuesday through Friday during the week after Labor Day weekend. All beaches are protected on the weekend after Labor Day weekend.
• All beachgoers are STRONGLY urged to enter the water only when lifeguard are on duty.
• The Wildwood Crest beaches are accessible at all street ends.
• Surfing is permitted at Rambler Road and Aster Road.
• Kite flying, ball playing, Frisbees, etc., are restricted to the back areas of the beach.
• No animals, alcohol, fires, barbecues or picnics are permitted on Wildwood Crest’s beaches. Surf fishing is prohibited in bathing areas during bathing hours.
• FREE handicap transport is available for those in need from 11 am to 4 pm while lifeguards are on duty. Call (609) 522-3825 to make arrangements.
• Please use receptacles for trash and recyclable items.

Beach Safety Tips

Please follow the Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol’s Top 1 Beach and Ocean Safety Tips:

1. Learn to swim
2. Swim near a lifeguard
3. Swim with a buddy
4. Check with the lifeguards
5. Use sunscreen and stay hydrated
6. Obey posted signs and flags
7. Help keep the beach and ocean clean
8. Learn rip current safety
9. Always enter the water feet first
10. Lifeguards are your friend

Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol

Recently voted Best Family Beach in New Jersey!!!

Bud Johnson, Beach Patrol Chief
Headquarters located at on the beach at Rambler Road
Phone: (609) 522-3825
www.wcbp.org

2025 WCBP Employment Opportunities

Applications are now available online at www.wcbp.org for new candidates (must be at least 16 years old) to become members of the Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol in 2025. Employment information and test dates will be provided to all new candidates that apply.

NEW CANDIDATE TESTING DATES: After completion of the online application (see above), testing will be held on the following Saturdays: 5/10, 5/17, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14 at 8 a.m. each day. New candidates should arrive with the required paperwork to their scheduled test date.
 

2025 WCBP Junior Lifeguard Program

Applications and details for the 2025 Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol Junior Lifeguard Program will be available at www.wcbp.org beginning 4/1. Payments ($65 per child) are due anytime after Memorial Day weekend. The program is open to children entering grades 4-10 (ages 8-15). 
Junior lifeguards entering grades 4-8 (ages 8-13): classes held each Tuesday and Thursday 9-11 am beginning Tuesday 6/24
Junior lifeguards entering grades 9-10 (ages 14-15; Futures Program): classes held each Monday and Wednesday 9-11 am beginning Monday 6/23.
 

General Beach Information

• Diligent, highly-trained lifeguards are on duty Saturdays and Sundays (and Memorial Day) from the last weekend in May until mid June and then daily from mid June through Labor Day weekend on all Wildwood Crest beaches from 10 am to 5:30 pm. Some beaches will be protected from Tuesday through Friday during the week after Labor Day weekend. All beaches are protected on the weekend after Labor Day weekend.
• All beachgoers are STRONGLY urged to enter the water only when lifeguard are on duty.
• The Wildwood Crest beaches are accessible at all street ends.
• Surfing is permitted at Hollywood Avenue (10 am-12 noon only), Rambler Road and Aster Road.
• Kite flying, ball playing, Frisbees, etc., are restricted to the back areas of the beach.
• No animals, alcohol, fires, barbecues or picnics are permitted on Wildwood Crest’s beaches. Surf fishing is prohibited in bathing areas during bathing hours.
• FREE handicap transport is available for those in need from 11 am to 4 pm while lifeguards are on duty. Call (609) 522-3825 to make arrangements.
• Please use receptacles for trash and recyclable items.

Beach Safety Tips

Please follow the Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol’s Top 10 Beach and Ocean Safety Tips:

1. Learn to swim
2. Swim near a lifeguard
3. Swim with a buddy
4. Check with the lifeguards
5. Use sunscreen and stay hydrated
6. Obey posted signs and flags
7. Help keep the beach and ocean clean
8. Learn rip current safety
9. Always enter the water feet first
10. Lifeguards are your friend

Code Enforcement

If you wish to file a complaint, have any questions, or wish to file for an extension on a violation notice that was received recently, simply email the code official at: codeenforce@wildwoodcrest.org

The Office of Code Enforcement takes a proactive approach and continuously enforces all aspects of the Property Maintenance Code, Construction Site Standard, and the Garbage and Trash Disposal Codes of the Borough of Wildwood Crest Code.

To view the requirements in the construction site maintenance standard:
https://ecode360.com/36071319

To view the requirements for garbage and trash disposal and the collection of: 
https://ecode360.com/36086457

To view the trash collection schedule and all other trash and garbage related requirements: 
Follow this link to Public Works.

Code Enforcement Contact Information
6101 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Borough Hall, 2nd Floor

Brian Melchiorre
bmelchiorre@wcpdnj.org
Phone: 609.729.8091
Fax: 609.729.7809

Fire Department

• Borough of Wildwood Crest Fire Department Web Site

The Wildwood Crest Fire Department (Wildwood Crest Volunteer Fire Company No. 1) is an all-volunteer department that serves a community of nearly 3,500 year-round residents and as many as 80,000 seasonal residents and summer visitors. With close to 40 active members, the department features two engines, one 91-foot aerial platform, one special service truck, one utility/brush truck and one 14-foot inflatable boat. The Wildwood Crest Fire Department has an ISO Class 4 rating.

Wildwood Crest Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 was organized on Oct. 13, 1910, and officially established volunteer organization as the borough's official fire department by ordinance in January 1911.

Wildwood Crest Fire Department
Ron Harwood, Fire Chief

Fire Station:
7100 Pacific Avenue,
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

Emergency: Dial 911
Non-emergency: 609-729-3031

Fire Prevention

The Wildwood Crest Fire Prevention and Inspection Bureau is responsible for the enforcement of the New Jersey State Uniform Fire Code for the Borough of Wildwood Crest. The primary goal of the Bureau is the health and safety of the Borough’s residents and visitors alike. In addition to conducting the required annual fire inspections of residential, educational, industrial, and commercial properties to ensure compliance with the fire code, the Bureau also conducts inspections of one- and two-family dwellings prior to any change in occupancy (sale, lease, etc.).

The Bureau enforces the State of New Jersey Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law through the State Local Cooperative Housing Inspection Program (SLCHIP). The Fire Prevention Bureau staff also creates and delivers an annual fire prevention show to local schools in conjunction with local fire departments and several volunteers.

The Fire Prevention Bureau works closely with many other Borough Departments to ensure that the Borough of Wildwood Crest is one of the safest places to live or vacation.

Important Online Forms

• INSPECTION CHECKLIST
• FIRE PREVENTION FEE AMENDMENT ORDINANCE
• FIRE SAFETY PERMIT APPLICATION
• REQUEST YOUR ANNUAL INSPECTION 
  (Appointments available Monday-Friday, 9 am-3 pm; Saturdays 9 am-1 pm April 26 through Oct. 11 only ... appointments will be confirmed by email)
• APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION OF SMOKE ALARM, CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM & PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER COMPLIANCE (For Resale Properties)
• TIPS FOR GRILLING SAFELY

Bureau of Fire Prevention Staff

Michael Neill, Fire & Temporary Housing Official
Phone: 609-729-8083
Email: mneill@wildwoodcrest.org

Marina Hewett, Principal Account Clerk
Phone: 609-729-8070
Email: mhewett@wildwoodcrest.org

Mark Allen, Seasonal Inspector (May-October)
Phone: 609-729-8084
Email: mallen@wildwoodcrest.org

Sean Stanton, Seasonal Inspector (May-October)
Phone: 609-729-8081
Email: sstanton@wildwoodcrest.org

Police Department

The Wildwood Crest Police Department consists of 30 full-time officers who protect 2.7 square miles and nearly 4,000 year round residents. During the busy summer season, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, when the population number swells to over 100,000 on any given day, the Police Department hires additional seasonal officers to assist with increased calls for service, traffic, and parking enforcement. The Wildwood Crest Police Department prides itself on forward thinking and modern policing.  The department was one of the first in Cape May County to deploy Body Worn Cameras as well as becoming an Accredited Agency, and we continue to seek out innovative ideas to better serve our community.  We recently added a Drone Unit to our ranks with officers specially trained and licensed as pilots to operate a UAS which assists in search and rescue missions, criminal apprehension, and emergency management functions. As the needs and expectations of the community change with time, the Wildwood Crest Police Department will continue to adapt and evolve to meet and exceed them as we have done throughout our over one hundred year history.  We invite you to visit our website for useful links and community engagement resources and tools.

• Visit The Police Department Web Site

Traffic Safety

Ralph Grassi, Supervisor
Phone: 609.729.1910
Email: rgrassi@wildwoodcrest.org

Responsibilities for the Department of Public Safety include, but are not limited to, the installation, repair and maintenance of all traffic signs and posts, all traffic lights, all painted street lines and all parking meters.

Ambulance Corps - Emergency Medical / Rescue

Rescue Headquarters: 9300 Pacific Avenue Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

Emergency - Dial 911

Business/Non-Emergencies
Contacts: Supervisor Ron Harwood
Phone: (609) 522-0844

Wildwood Crest Rescue is composed of 9 career and 12 part-time (seasonal) personnel.

EMS Headquarters - Emergency Medical Services

Headquarters: 9300 Pacific Avenue Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

Emergency - Dial 911

Business/Non-Emergencies
Contacts: William Cripps, EMS Coordinator
Email: wcripps@wildwoodcrest.org or emsinfoshare@wildwoodcrest.org
Phone: (609) 522-0844

Wildwood Crest Emergency Medical Services is composed of 11 full-time EMTs and 4 part-time EMTs.

Municipal Clerk

Patricia A. Feketics, RMC, CMR, Municipal Clerk/Registrar
Phone: 609.729.8040
Fax:609.522.7108
E-Mail: clerk@wildwoodcrest.org or pfeketics@wildwoodcrest.org

Vicky Mason, Deputy Municipal Clerk/Deputy Registrar
Phone: 609.729.8039
Email: vmason@wildwoodcrest.org

The Office of the Municipal Clerk has many statutory duties, which include acting as secretary to the governing body, chief administrative officer for all local elections, registrar of voters and the custodian of records. The Office of the Clerk also facilitates the issuance of various licenses and permits.

Acting as Secretary to the Governing body, the Office of the Municipal Clerk maintains all records with regard to the Borough’s local ordinances, resolutions, and public proceedings. The Municipal Clerk prepares the agendas for all commission meetings and officially records the minutes for those meetings; processes, records and files ordinances and resolutions and other official documents.

Serving as the Borough’s Election Official, the Municipal Clerk serves as the Registrar of Voters, accepts petitions for vacancies in local elected offices, provides materials for local and school board elections, selects polling locations and calculates and maintains custody of election results.

As the official Custodian of all borough records and documents, the Municipal Clerk is also responsible for all Open Public Records Requests (OPRA), as well as Right to Know Requests. The Clerk’s Office is a major source of information for our residents and as such, all open public record requests are accepted through this office.

Rental Application-Registration
All property owners who are renting or offering to rent any apartment, house or condominium unit must file an application/registration. Owner will be invoiced for any applicable fees or may contact the Mercantile Office at (609) 729-8039 or via email at vmason@wildwoodcrest.org for applicable fees.

Landlord Registration Statement
State Law (N.J.S.A. 46:8-28 ) requires every landlord to file a registration form with the clerk of the municipality where the dwelling is situated, for any building with a single unit dwelling or two unit dwelling that is not owner occupied.

In accordance with State Law  (N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1 et seq.) any building with three or more dwellings must register with the Bureau of Housing Inspection, P.O. Box 810, Trenton, NJ 08625, (609) 633-6225

Zoning Use Compliance
All new mercantile license applicants must apply for a Certificate of Zoning Use Compliance. Fee of $50 must accompany application and must be paid separately from any other fees. (If a certificate was issued at property closing a new certificate is not required. Include a copy of the certificate with your rental license application.

Dog & Cat Licenses
Dog and cat licenses can also be obtained from and paid for in the clerk's office. They are renewable in January of each year.

Parking Permits
Seasonal parking permits are available for purchase at the clerk's office on the first floor of Borough Hall Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $250 for the season. All parking permits must be purchased in person. Cash, check or money order only. Parking permits allow the purchaser to park at any metered parking space at any time during the summer season (May 15-Sept. 15). Permits are NOT replaceable if lost or stolen.
Application For 2025 Seasonal Parking Permit

MUNICIPAL CLERK QUICK LINKS

Yard Sale Application

Special Events Application Form

Special Events (Weddings) Application Form

General Information on Getting Married in Wildwood Crest

OPRA (Open Public Records Act) for municipal records

POLICE OPRA (Open Public Records Act) for police records

Interested in Serving on Volunteer Board or Commission?

Rental Application (Print Version | Create PDF Online)

Pet License Application

Landlord Registration Statement

Application for Certificate of Zoning Use Compliance (Mercantile)

Notice To Bidders / RFP

Application for Certified Copy of Vital Record

Application For Jitney Owner-Operator License

Municipal Court

Wildwood Crest Municipal Court has moved.

Wildwood Crest Municipal Court proceedings are held at the Lower Township Municipal Court, located in the Lower Township Public Safety Building at 401 Breakwater Road, Erma, NJ, 08204.

All payments, correspondence and questions should be directed to Lower Township/Wildwood Crest Shared Municipal Court, 401 Breakwater Road, Erma, NJ, 08204, or (609) 886-6040.

Office Hours: 8:30 AM 4:00 PM

* Please notify the court in advance if you are in need of a translator or need A.D.A. assistance for a court hearing.

Municipal Judge: Honorable
Louis J. Belasco Jr., P.J.M.C.
Louis.belasco@njcourts.gov   |   Phone: 609-886-6040

Court Administrator:
Sarah Van Seeters, C.M.C.A.
sarah.vanseeters@njcourts.gov   |   Phone: 609-886-6040

Deputy Court Administrator:
Claudia Perez, CMCA
claudia.perez@njcourts.gov   |   Phone: 609-886-6040

For Appeal Package, Expungement, plea by mail, how much is my ticket? - Violation Bureau Schedule, court closings, records request and more go to the following link.

• Municipal Court Self-Help | NJ Courts

MUNICIPAL COURT QUICK LINKS & FORMS

Parking Meter Information

Local Supplemental Violations Bureau Schedule

Bail Waiver

Public Defender Application

Planning & Zoning

Pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law of the State of New Jersey, the duties of the Borough of Wildwood Crest Planning Board include but are not limited to the development and re-examination of the municipality’s Master Plan, subdivision and site plan review and variance relief in conjunction therewith, the official map of the municipality, and the zoning ordinance of the municipality.

The Planning Board of the Borough of Wildwood Crest has nine regular members and two alternate members and meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the Court Room in Borough Hall unless such day is a national holiday.

Members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend Planning Board meetings.

Land Use Office / Permitting

Wildwood Crest Borough Hall
6101 Pacific Avenue, Second Floor, Wildwood Crest, NJ, 08260

Patrick Malia, Zoning Official
Phone: (609) 729-8090   |   Fax: (609) 522-7380

Deborah Rogers, Land Use Secretary
Phone: (609) 729-8089

Email: zoning@wildwoodcrest.org

PLANNING & ZONING HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES

Planning Board

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Land Use Regulations

Map of Zoning Districts

Zoning Fees

Application For Certificate of Zoning Compliance

Application For Certificate of Zoning Compliance (Mercantile Only)

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Agendas

Planning & Zoning

Pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law of the State of New Jersey, the duties of the Borough of Wildwood Crest Planning Board include but are not limited to the development and re-examination of the municipality’s Master Plan, subdivision and site plan review and variance relief in conjunction therewith, the official map of the municipality, and the zoning ordinance of the municipality.

The Planning Board of the Borough of Wildwood Crest has nine regular members and four alternate members and meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the Court Room in Borough Hall unless such day is a national holiday.

Members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend Planning Board meetings.

CLICK HERE FOR PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDAS

CLICK HERE FOR PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Planning Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. in Borough Hall unless otherwise noted
CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE OF PLANNING BOARD MEETINGS

RESIDENTIAL ZONING FACT SHEETS
-- Porches/Decks/Patios
-- Pools
-- Fences
-- Curb Cuts
-- Accessory Structures

Land Use Office / Permitting

Wildwood Crest Borough Hall
6101 Pacific Avenue, Second Floor, Wildwood Crest, NJ, 08260

Rick Allen, Zoning Official
Phone: (609) 729-8090   |   Fax: (609) 522-7380
Email: rallen@wildwoodcrest.org

Pamela Riper, Land Use Secretary
Phone: (609) 729-8089
Email: priper@wildwoodcrest.org

PLANNING & ZONING HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES

Redevelopment Plan

Required Inspection of Public Swimming Pools Information

Pool Bonding Inspection Application

Planning Board Members

Land Use Regulations

Master Plan Land Use 2005

Master Plan Land Use Re-Examination 2012

Master Plan Re-Examination 2022

Certificate of Occupancy Checklist

New Construction Checklist

Map of Zoning Districts

Zoning Fees

Application for Zoning Permit

Application For Certificate of Zoning Compliance (updated July 2023)

Application For Certificate of Zoning Compliance (Mercantile Only)

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Agendas

Wildwood Crest Affordable Housing Report

Department of Public Works

HOURS & CONTACT
Office Hours: 7 am-2 pm Monday through Friday
Main Phone: 609-522-7446
Fax: 609-729-7534

Steve Shearer, Superintendent
Email: sshearer@wildwoodcrest.org

Nick Ebner, Assistant Superintendent
Email: nebner@wildwoodcrest.org

Julia Tait, Senior Account Clerk
Email: jtait@wildwoodcrest.org

The Wildwood Crest Department of Public Works handles the maintenance and beautification of the various borough streets, buildings, parks, beach, bike path, beach pier and more, as well as refuse removal for borough residents and businesses.

The Department is responsible for fleet maintenance; buildings and facilities maintenance; maintenance of roads, including salting and snow plowing, patching of potholes, weed control, storm debris removal and litter control; The Department of Public Works also rakes, cleans and maintains nearly two miles of beach; builds and maintains beach walkways at all borough street ends and is responsible for all landscaping chores for borough buildings and parks.

The Department of Public Works also works in concert with other borough departments on the organization and setup of special events throughout the year.

Borough-Wide Yard Sale
The annual Wildwood Crest Borough-Wide Yard Sale is set for the first Saturday in May. Registration information to be announced.

Beach Sweep Information
-- Spring: Saturday, April 12, 9 am-12 noon
-- Fall: Saturday, October 18, 9 am-12 noon
     (Staged out of gazebo at Rambler Road and Ocean Avenue; free shredding event for Wildwood Crest residents each day)
     Call 609-522-7446 to register or for more information

Trash & Recycling Drop-Off Information
(located on Bayview Drive between Newark Ave. and Jefferson Ave.)

• October through April: Mon.-Fri. 7 am-2 pm; Sat.-Sun. 2-4 pm
• May through September: Mon-Thu. 7 am-2 pm; Fri.-Sun. 7 am-7 pm
  (NOTE: All residents must display official DPW Recycling Center tag when dropping off trash/recyclables; call 609-522-7446 for info)
  Trash / Recycle Tags
  Yearly Trash / Recycle Tags are available to all homeowners in the Borough of Wildwood Crest. They are available at the Crest Arts Pavilion (6301 Ocean Avenue) with proof of residency.

• THIS FACILITY IS FOR HOUSEHOLD TRASH AND RECYCLING ONLY! 
  ALL BULK ITEMS MUST BE CALLED IN AHEAD OF TIME ON YOUR REGULAR TRASH DAY.

  ITEMS WE DO NOT ACCEPT:

• TIRES
• PAINT
• CONCRETE/CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (CAPE MININING & RECYCLING)
• FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
• CAR BATTERIES
• DIRT/SOIL
• HAZARD MATERIALS

• NOTICE:

  MATTRESS & BOX SPRING DISPOSAL- MUST BE WRAPPED IN A MATTRESS BAG; MUST CALL AHEAD FOR PICKUP (do not drop off at trash/recycling center)!

  THANK YOU-PUBLIC WORKS

• **Please contact Public Works Office with any questions.

  609-522-7446**

Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority Information:
Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority, NJ | (cmcmua.com)

PUBLIC WORKS QUICK LINKS

Trash & Recycling Information

Wildwood Crest Winter Trash Collection Schedule (October through May)

Wildwood Crest Summer Trash Collection Schedule (June through September)

Wildwood Crest Adopt-A-Beach Program Information

Wildwood Crest Memorial Bench Program Information (updated July 2023)

Wildwood Crest Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan - UPDATED April 2025

Solutions to Stormwater Pollution

Wildwood Crest Municipal Stormwater Permit Information

Single Stream Recycling Information (updated Sept. 2019)

Rigid plastics, shredded paper now considered trash (Sept. 2019)

Resident Application for Snow Removal

Volunteer Application for Snow Removal

Wildwood Crest Street Opening Moratorium Map (updated May 2021)

Revenue & Finance

• Annual Debt Statement

• Annual Financial Statement

• Adopted Budgets / Audits

• Notice To Bidders / RFP

The Borough of Wildwood Crest Finance Department is responsible for all financial and reporting functions for the Borough of Wildwood Crest, as regulated by the State of New Jersey. 

These functions include:
-- Budget controls
-- Operating and capital budgets
-- Financial reporting
-- Debt and treasury management
-- Billing and collection of various revenues
-- Payroll processing
-- Oversight of payment of bills
-- Providing guidance and support to borough commissioners and department heads on all financial matters

Francine B. Springer, Borough Treasurer/CFO
Phone: 609-729-8036
Fax: 609-522-6692
Email: fspringer@wildwoodcrest.org

Alexa Campilango, Account Clerk/Payroll
Phone: 609-729-8034
Email: acampilango@wildwoodcrest.org

Robert Osborn, Account Clerk/Purchasing
Phone: 609-729-8092
Email: rosborn@wildwoodcrest.org

Human Resources Department
Tara Rosenberg, Human Resources Specialist
Phone: 609-729-8732
Email: humanrescources@wildwoodcrest.org

Tax Assessor

• Borough of Wildwood Crest - Tax Map

The Assessor is responsible for discovering, listing and valuing all properties within the municipality.

Sales, income, and cost data are analyzed in order to determine the assessed value of each parcel included on the Tax List presented to the Cape May County Board of Taxation each January.

Office of the Tax Assessor
Office Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6 pm-9 pm
Tax Assessor: Jason Hesley
Phone: (609) 729-8037
Fax: (609) 522-6692
Email: jhesley@wildwoodcrest.org

Appeals

Taxpayers who disagree with their property’s assessment have the right to appeal to their county tax board (or directly with the State Tax Court if the property is assessed for more than $1,000,000) on or before April 1 or 45 days from the date the Assessment Notifications are mailed by the taxing district, whichever is later; or May 1st where a municipal-wide revaluation or municipal-wide reassessment has been implemented (December 1 for added and omitted assessments.) The required appeal forms may be obtained from the County Board of Taxation.

All appeals must be filed with the Cape May County Board of Taxation by April 1 of each year, except those properties with an assessed value in excess of $1,000,000, which may be filed directly to the State Tax Court. Petitions of appeal with instructions may be obtained on the Cape May County Board of Taxation's website.

There are several tax deductions available to qualifying residents which may be found here:State of New Jersey Local Property Tax Forms

These include:

• Disabled veterans exemption
• Veteran deduction
• Un-remarried widow of veteran deduction
• Un-remarried widow of disabled veteran exemption
• Senior citizen deduction
• Surviving Spouse (55 years or older) of existing senior citizen deduction
• Disabled person deduction

 Please see below for qualifying information or contact the Assessor's office.

Senior Citizens & Disabled Persons 

Anyone wishing to apply for a $250 deduction in taxes may contact the Assessor's Office for an application. Limitations for income and residency apply.

In order to qualify for the $250 senior citizens deduction you must:

• Have a combined income of $10,000 or less, excluding Social Security
• Be 65 years or over
• Own property in Wildwood Crest as of October 1 of the pre-tax year
• Be a full-time (legal) resident of Wildwood Crest

Information For Military Veterans

Veterans, who were honorably discharged and actively served during the following time periods,may apply for a $250 deduction. Those who have been deemed 100% disabled by the Veteran Affairs may qualify for property tax exemption:

The requirement for duty during wartime has been repealed by the State of  New Jersey. Any active duty is considered eligible.

In order to qualify for the $250 Veteran deduction you must:

• Own property in Wildwood Crest as of October 1 of the pre-tax year
• Be honorably discharged from active service and have dd-214 papers along with discharge papers

Added Assessments

New construction, structural additions and improvements completed after October 1 are valued and taxed under the Added Assessment Law. This way property which becomes assessable after October 1 does not avoid its fair share of the tax burden for the rest of the year. A new structure, or an addition to or alteration of an old structure, completed after January 1 and before October 1, is valued as of the first day of the month following completion. If the value when completed is greater than the assessed value placed on the structure on October 1 of the pretax year (partial assessment based on the value present at that time), an added assessment based on the difference must be made. The added assessment is prorated on the number of full months remaining in the tax year. Tax exempt properties which lose their exempt status are also subject to the Added Assessment Law. Added Assessments are payable on November 1 and become delinquent if not timely paid.

Omitted Assessments

Additional assessments which, through error, were not made at the proper time may be placed on the tax rolls through the Omitted Assessment Laws. An omitted assessment can be made for the current year of discovery and one prior year. The Omitted Assessment Laws provide that in any year or in the next succeeding year, the county board of taxation or the municipal tax assessor respectively may, in accordance with the provisions of this act, assess any taxable property omitted from the tax rolls for the

particular year. Omitted assessments are payable on November 1 and become delinquent if not timely paid.

If you did not receive an Added Assessment Tax bill for work completed in the previous year, you will receive an "Omitted Added" Assessment bill in addition to an "Added Assessment" bill the year following the improvement.

Please note, not scheduling a final inspection for your building permit does not delay the added assessment tax bill.

Tax Collector

Lyndsey Herman - Tax Collector
Phone: 609-729-8032
Email: lherman@wildwoodcrest.org

Amy Versaggi - Billing Clerk
Phone: 609-729-8031
Email: aversaggi@wildwoodcrest.org

The Office of the Tax Collector is responsible for the billing and collection of all tax payments within the Borough of Wildwood Crest. The Office of the Tax Collector is also where all sewer utility payments are made. Property owners can obtain their PTR-1 booklet and application from this office beginning in March each year for new applicants.

For information about State Property Tax Relief Programs, including eligibility criterion and potential deduction or credit amounts, please visit the Division of Taxation’s website at https://www.state.nj.us/treasury
/taxation/relief.shtml.

TAX AND SEWER OFFICE INFORMATION

• Tax bills contain four (4) stubs and are mailed during the month of July.
• Sewer bills contain four (4) stubs and are mailed during the month of March.
• If you are a property owner and you haven’t received a tax and/or sewer bill it is your responsibility to contact our office and request a bill.  

NOTE TO NEW OWNERS 

Tax bills are to be given to new owners from previous owners upon sale of a property. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the owner from paying property taxes and interest will be applied to all late payments. Please contact the Tax Office if you need a copy of your tax bill.

**2025 4^th quarter and 2026 1^st and 2^nd quarter tax bills were mailed on 9/18/25.  2025 4^th quarter payment is due November 1, 2025, and must be received in our office no later than November 10, 2025, to avoid interest.  Postmarks ARE NOT accepted.**

PAYMENT DUE DATES

INTEREST CHARGES

• We have a ten (10) day grace period on both tax and sewer payments.  Keep in mind any payments received after the ten (10) day grace period will accrue interest back to the original due date. 
• Payments received after the due date will accrue interest at the rate of 8% for the first $1,500 and 18% for the remaining balance over $1,500.
• Any tax and/or sewer balances of $10,000 or more which are still outstanding on December 31 each year will receive an additional 6% year-end penalty.

TAX AND SEWER PAYMENT INFORMATION

• When mailing tax and sewer payments, please indicate Tax/Sewer Department on the outside of the envelope. 
• Please be sure to include the appropriate tax and/or sewer stub with your payment.
• Your check is your receipt.  If you require a receipt or would like your bill receipted, please include your entire bill along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope.  
• If making a payment through an online banking service, it is imperative you identify your tax payments with your block and lot number and a qualification code, if applicable, and sewer payments with your account number. This will enable the borough to correctly post your payment.  Please allow enough time for your bank to send us the check. It can take as long as ten (10) days for us to receive an online payment.
• Post-dated checks are not accepted under any circumstances! All post-dated checks will be returned.  

REPORTING WATER LEAKS  

• Your sewer bill is based on your water consumption from the previous year.  If you find a leak, immediately contact a registered New Jersey plumber and obtain affidavits from Wildwood Water Utility, 3416 Park Boulevard, Wildwood, New Jersey 08260. Their phone number is 609-846-0600. 
• In order for Wildwood Water to make an adjustment due to a water leak, it is a requirement for both you and the plumber to complete the necessary affidavits and return them to Wildwood Water. 
• In order for the borough to make an adjustment to your sewer bill we also need copies of the affidavits submitted to Wildwood Water.
• Once Wildwood Water makes an adjustment to your water bill they will provide the borough with a copy of the adjustment. The borough will then adjust your sewer bill accordingly.
• If you have any questions regarding water meter readings for the previous year, please contact Wildwood Water Utility at 609-846-0600. They will be able to provide you with your water readings and if necessary verify their correctness. If Wildwood Water corrects a water meter reading they will provide us with their documentation and the borough in turn will correct your sewer bill accordingly.  

TAX SALE INFORMATION

All properties having outstanding tax and/or sewer balances in the prior year are subject to tax sale.  The tax sale process begins approximately five (5) weeks before the sale and includes publication of the properties to be sold in the local newspaper. Once this process has begun additional costs accrue and are added to the outstanding balance.  In order to have the property removed from the tax sale list after the tax sale process has begun, all payments must be made by cash, money order or certified check only.  No personal checks will be accepted after the tax sale process has been initiated.  Once the tax sale is completed a lien is placed against the property and additional costs will accrue.  Lien redemption will include additional redemption fees and can only be redeemed with payments made by cash, money order or certified check.  No personal checks will be accepted for a lien redemption.  In order to prevent your property from going through the very expensive tax sale process, it is important for you to keep your tax and sewer accounts current.

2025 TAX SALE LIST

TAX COLLECTOR QUICK LINKS

Join Tax Bill Notification List (Coming Soon)

Tax & Sewer Account Inquiry & Online Payment

Change of Address Form

Construction Office

The Borough of Wildwood Crest Construction Department oversees the enforcement of all New Jersey State adopted construction codes which include building, fire, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, asbestos, barrier free access and lead abatement within the boundaries of the borough.

Wildwood Crest is a Class 1 municipality, which, by definition, requires all code enforcement officials to be licensed as high-rise and hazardous specialist (HHS). All inspectors are licensed by the state and are enrolled in a continuing educational program.

Plan review and inspections are performed by an agency contracted by the borough.

The purpose of the Construction Department is to control all matters concerning the construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy of all building and structures and adequately protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of and visitors to Wildwood Crest. Administrative, technical and advisory assistance is provided to all property owners, homeowners, architects, engineers, attorneys, developers, business owners and local and state agencies.

Borough of Wildwood Crest Construction Department
6101 Pacific Avenue
Wildwood Crest, New Jersey 08260
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4 pm
Phone: 609-729-8089
Fax: 609-522-7380

Richard Allen, Construction Official
rallen@wildwoodcrest.org

Pamela Riper, Technical Assistant to the Construction Official
priper@wildwoodcrest.org

James Grauel, Assistant Construction Official
jgrauel@wildwoodcrest.org

Construction Permits

Construction Permits are required to construct, enlarge, repair, alter, renovate, demolish, reconstruct or change the use of a building or structure or to install equipment. This is not an all inclusive listing of permit requirements. Permit questions should be directed to the Construction Office at 609-729-8089.

Prior to applying for a permit there are certain approvals or certifications that may be required. These are referred to as Prior Approvals and are issued by various Federal, State, and/or County agencies.

Some prior approval requirements that may apply to Construction Permits include:

1. Zoning Permit
2. Cape Atlantic Soil Conservation (609-626-3144).
3. Water availability from City of Wildwood Water Utility (609-846-2022)
4. Sewer approval from the Borough of Wildwood Crest (609-522-7446).
5. Street Opening Permit (for work within the Right of Way)
6. Coastal Area Facilities Review Act (CAFRA) permit (609-292-0060).

What is a Building Permit?

A Building Permit is a license to proceed with the work approved and shall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel or set aside any provisions of the regulations. The work must conform to the approved application, plans and specifications for which the permit has been issued including prior approvals and any amendments to the approved plans.

Construction Application

A Construction Application is an application for a Building Permit. The application must contain a general description of the work, the work location, use and occupancy of all parts of the building or structure, the owner(s) name and address, block/lot, sanitary waste disposal (sewer or septic), water or well, etc. Additionally, two copies of plans, drawn to scale, with sufficient clarity and full dimensions to show the nature and character of the work to be performed and demonstrate compliance with the code must be submitted.

Plans must show the following details:
Building Plans: Shall show foundation, floor, roof, structural plans (framing details), door and window sizes, section details, connection details, etc.
Electrical Plans: Shall show floor and ceiling plans, lighting, receptacles, motors and equipment, service entry location, line diagram and wire, conduit and breaker sizes.
Plumbing Plans: Shall show floor plans, fixtures, pipe sizes, equipment and other materials, fixture schedule and sewage disposal information.
Mechanical Plans: Shall contain floor and ceiling plans, size of air distribution ducts, duct location, and location of all equipment that will be installed.

Note: All plans must be sealed and signed by a New Jersey Registered Architect or Licensed Engineer. The Construction Official may waive the requirement for sealed plans in the case of a single family homeowner who has prepared his own plans for the construction, alteration or repair of a structure intended to be used exclusively as his private residence, and to be constructed by the homeowner.

Printable and fillable forms necessary for the filing of a Permit Application can be downloaded from:
https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/resources/constructionpermitforms.shtml

• Construction Forms

Inspections

When a Building Permit is issued, the work must be inspected throughout the construction process. All inspections will be made by subcode officials. The following inspections must be completed before work may proceed beyond the completed stage:

1. The bottom of footing trenches must be inspected before concrete is placed in the trench. In case of pile foundations, a piling report shall be submitted before the inspection is made. The piling report must bear the seal and signature of an Architect or Licensed Engineer.
2. Foundations and all walls up to grade level must be inspected prior to back filling around the foundation. (New construction and additions require a foundation location survey to be submitted prior to the foundation inspection.)
3. All structural framing and connections, plumbing, electrical and fire rough installations must be inspected prior to insulating the walls.
4. Insulation installation must be inspected before sheet rocking the walls.
5. A final inspection of the entire project must be made before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

All inspections must be approved before proceeding to the next phase of the project.

NOTE: FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE MADE BEFORE A FINAL INSPECTIN ON CONSTRUCTION PERMITS FOR BUILDING, ELECTRIC, PLUMBING, FIRE PROTECTION OR ELEVATOR IS PERFORMED PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 13:45A – 16.2(a) 10.ii.

Scheduling An Inspection

To schedule an inspection, email the Construction Department at priper@wildwoodcrest.org

To ensure inspections are scheduled promptly please include the following:

1. Permit Number

2. Complete address (including apt, condo number, door codes etc.)

3. Type of inspection requested

Inspections will be considered scheduled once you receive a reply to your request

Building, Fire and Mechanical inspections can be scheduled any day Monday-Friday

Plumbing and Electric are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Notify the Construction Department 24 hours prior to the time the inspection is requested. Inspection requests received prior to 3:00 p.m. are normally scheduled for the next day. Inspections will always be completed within three business days.

Certificate of Occupancy

A Certificate of Occupancy is required for all building projects. Upon completion of the building or structure and passing the final inspection, the applicant must submit an application for a Certificate of Occupancy. The Construction Official will issue either a Temporary or Full Certificate of Occupancy within 10 days after the last approval.

IT IS UNLAWFUL TO OCCUPY A BUILDING OR STRUCTURE WITHOUT OBTAINING A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.

CONSTRUCTION QUICK LINKS

NJ DCA DIVISION OF CODES AND STANDARDS

INFORMATION ON INSPECTIONS OF EXTERIOR DECKS

Bid Proposals - Notice To Bidders!

• RENTAL OF BEACH CONCESSION AT APPROVED LOCATIONS FOR OCEAN SURF CAMP AND WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
  (Posted October 22nd 2025)

• RENTAL OF BEACH CONCESSION AT APPROVED LOCATIONS FOR BEACH UMBRELLAS, BEACH CHAIRS, APPROVED FLOTATION DEVICES
  (Posted October 22nd 2025)

• RENTAL OF BEACH CONCESSION AT APPROVED LOCATIONS FOR SALE OF ICE CREAM / ICE CREAM PRODUCTS/ AND BOTTLED WATER ONLY
  (Posted October 22nd 2025)

• Sale of Real Property Owned by the Borough of Wildwood Crest known as 5900 New Jersey Avenue
  (Posted June 26th 2025)

• New Jersey Avenue Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Improvements
  (Posted June 26th 2025)

• FY2025 New Jersey Water Bank No. S340719-05 Various Sanitary Sewer Improvements
  (Posted May 28th 2025)

• Rebid Landscaping Services Higbee and Morey Fields
  (Posted February 21st 2025)

• Plumbing and Electric Service at Nesbitt Center
  (Posted February 21st 2025)

• Landscaping Services
  (Posted February 21st 2025)

• Nesbitt Center Building
  (Posted February 21st 2025)

• Nesbitt Center Building Lease Opportunity
  (Posted November 14, 2024)

• Emergency Medical Service Billing 2025-26
  (Posted November 14, 2024)

• Bayside Bulkhead Replacement and Flood Mitigation Improvements
  (Posted July 25th 2024)

• 6406 Seaview Avenue - Sale of Real Property Owned by The Borough of Wildwood Crest
  (Posted April 17th 2024)

• Landscaping Services
  (Posted January 31st 2024)

• Portable Toilets
  (Posted January 31st 2024)

• Beach Street End Public Access Improvements – Phase 3
  (Posted January 10th 2024)

• Lead Based Paint Inspection Concession Services
  (Posted January 10th 2024)

• AUTHORIZED ON-SITE INSPECTIONS AND PLAN REVIEW AGENCIES FOR THE FOLLOWING SUBCODES: PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL, ( ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT WITH 2 ONE (1) YEAR OPTIONS) (Posted October 19th 2023)

• FY2023 N.J.D.O.T. Municipal Aid - Reconstruction of Orchid Road (Posted October 11th 2023)

• Authorized On-Site Inspections and Plan Review Agencies For The Following Subcodes: Plumbing and Electrical - One Year Contract with 2 One Year Options (Posted October 11th 2023)

• Landscaping Services (Posted February 15th 2023)

• Von Savage Pool - Pool & Roof Improvements (Posted February 15th 2023)

• For Lease of the Crest Arts Pavilion Cafe (Posted February 1st 2023)

• Beach Patrol Headquarters Renovations REBID (Posted February 1st 2023)

• FY2022 NJDOT Municipal Aid Reconstruction of Syracuse Avenue (Bayview Drive to Beach Avenue) (Posted October 13th 2022)

• Emergency Medical Service Billing (Posted October 13th 2022)

• For Lease of the Crest Arts Pavilion Retail Merchandise Store (Posted October 13th 2022)

• Acqusition of Two (2) Used Model Year 2011 or Newer One-Man Refuse Collection System Vehicles (Posted October 13th 2022)

• Sale of Real Property Ownered By The Borough of Wildwood Crest (6406 Seaview Avenue) (Posted October 13th 2022)

• For Lease of the Crest Arts Pavilion Cafe (Posted October 13th 2022)

• Bicycle Concession - Heather Road / Rambler Road (Posted October 4th 2021)

• Supply, Installation and Servicing of Vending Machines (Posted October 4th 2021)

Office of Emergency Management

Williams Cripps - Office of Emergency Management Coordinator
Email: wcripps@wildwoodcrest.org | Phone: 609-522-0844.

James Grauel - Office of Emergency Management Deputy Coordinator
Email: jgrauel@wildwoodcrest.org

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