Question - Do i need a building/zoning permit? (NJ)

[Brian Limbo]

In the process of closing on a 2 bedroom 2 bath condo. Would like to subdivide the living room space to create a 3rd bedroom with temporary walls for renting purposes. I'm planning to live in 1 of the rooms while renting the other 2 rooms (existing room + converted room)

Do i need a building/zoning permit with my town or can i be fine without it? (entire interior of unit i have full control over, condo association minds their own business otherwise & only cares about common spaces & exterior)

Also - new bedroom will be a legitimate bedroom in the sense of the following universal bedroom standards:
- 2 points of egress

- door/entrance that does not pass through another bedroom

- windows for ventilation and natural lighting

- 70-80 square feet (with more than 7-8 feet of free space in any direction

-no closet, but closet available outside of enclosed room (not a necessity according to most universal bedroom standards)


Any repercussions not getting a permit (what would a town do) or getting a permit (impacts on taxes/valuation of home, etc)?