Freehold Township, MT · Monmouth County
2026 Variance Application Package
Property owners and other applicants use this package to request a variance from Freehold Township zoning requirements through the Planning Board.
What this form is
This package contains the variance application form, submission checklist, fee worksheet, and supporting forms for a request to develop or use property in a way not allowed by Township zoning requirements. Applicants complete the application and provide the listed plans, forms, and fees; additional public-notice steps apply after a hearing is scheduled. The Planning Board reviews the submission for completeness before scheduling a hearing.
Who needs it
Property owners and other applicants seeking Planning Board approval for a variance from Freehold Township zoning requirements use this package.
How to submit it
Submit the required copies, forms, plans, and separate application and escrow payments to the Planning Board office at One Municipal Plaza, Freehold, NJ 07728.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application and checklist, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Package
Download the 2026 Variance Application Package and review its instructions, forms, checklist, and fee worksheet.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the application with property, zoning, proposed request, and applicant information; sign and date the form.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the listed supporting forms, zoning schedule, survey or plan copies, and separate application and escrow payments.
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Submit To The Planning Board
Submit the required materials to the Planning Board office at One Municipal Plaza, Freehold, NJ 07728.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Freehold Township variance application?
- No. This package does not require notarization; the applicant signs and dates the application and checklist, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the variance application package?
- Submit the required copies, forms, plans, and separate application and escrow payments to the Planning Board office at One Municipal Plaza, Freehold, NJ 07728.
- What should I include with a variance application?
- The instructions list three completed application forms, required supporting forms, separate application and escrow payments, four copies of a survey or plan, and a zoning schedule.
- What happens after I submit the application?
- The Planning Board office reviews the submission and advises whether it is complete or needs additional items. Once complete, it is referred for professional review and tentative hearing scheduling.
Need something notarized?
This 2026 Variance Application Package doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Freehold Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.