Berkeley Township, NJ – Gun permit applicants in Berkeley Township will be able to request a $100 refund on concealed carry permit fees after township officials approved a new resolution aimed at reducing costs for residents seeking permits.
The Berkeley Township Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-219-R on May 18, 2026, authorizing partial refunds for future concealed carry permit applications and renewals.
Under New Jersey law, concealed carry applicants currently pay a total of $226, according to the resolution. That amount includes a $50 state fee, a $26 background check fee and a $150 municipal fee tied to local review and processing.
Township Responds to Complaints Over Permit Costs
The resolution says advocates asked Berkeley Township to refund part of its municipal fee because they viewed the cost as “burdensome and unnecessary.”
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After consulting with the police chief, township officials determined the municipality still incurs manpower costs associated with processing permit applications.
Rather than eliminate the local fee entirely, the township opted to authorize partial refunds.
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Key Points
• Berkeley Township approved $100 refunds for concealed carry permit applicants.
• The refund applies to future applications and renewals submitted after May 18, 2026.
• New Jersey concealed carry permits currently cost applicants $226 total.
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How the Refund Program Works
The resolution authorizes Berkeley Township’s Police Department and Finance Department to issue refunds to applicants “upon request.”
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The $100 reimbursement applies to future concealed carry permit applications and renewals submitted after the date of the resolution.
Applicants will still initially pay the full state-mandated fee structure before seeking the township refund.
The certified resolution was signed by Berkeley Township Municipal Clerk Karen Stallings following adoption at the May 18 council meeting.
Broader Debate Over Carry Permit Fees
Permit costs have become a flashpoint in New Jersey following expanded concealed carry rights after major court rulings reshaped firearm permitting standards nationwide.
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Some Second Amendment advocates have argued that high application fees create barriers for lawful gun owners seeking permits.
Berkeley Township’s action appears aimed at easing part of that financial burden while still preserving funds tied to application processing.
Current Status
The refund program is now authorized for future concealed carry permit applications and renewals in Berkeley Township. Residents seeking refunds must submit requests through the township under the terms of the resolution.
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