Certificate of Occupancy

Residential Certificate of Occupancy (CO)
Before an owner/tenant can occupy or change the title of a house or apartment it must meet certain requirements.
  1. Residential Certificate of Occupancy Application (PDF)
  2. Residential Certificate of Occupancy Checklist (PDF)
  3. Landlord Registration Form
  4. Conditional CO
  5. Termite Report Hold Harmless
New Construction Requirements
  • Building, Electric, Plumbing and Elevator Subcode approvals
  • Foundation Location Survey (to be submitted prior to framing inspection)
  • ADA compliance
  • Final Director of Planning approval
  • Final Zoning Officer approval
  • Resolution compliance
  • Affordable Housing Fee (request 2 weeks prior)
  • Final Location Survey (submit 1 week prior)
  • T&M approval (Township Engineer)
  • Contact Rogers Muller at least 1 week prior (Applies to subdivisions only)
  • Freehold Soil approval
  • Sewer Connection Fee
  • All utility connections
  • Additional State Department approvals (if applicable)
  • H.O.W Warranty
Tenant/Resident/Agent to Provide
  • Completed Construction application
  • Completed Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Subcode applications
  • Layout drawing by a New Jersey licensed architect
  • Zoning Officer approval
Business Certificate of Occupancy (BCO)
All commercial occupancies require approval to operate. This approval is granted, after Zoning Officer approval, and after a fee has been paid and all inspections have been satisfied. A Certificate of Continuing Occupancy (CCO) is also required for every non-residential property whenever a change in occupancy occurs; which involves re- inspection of all areas of life safety. Construction permits must be obtained for all proposed modifications.

Tenant/Agent to Provide
  • Completed Construction Application
  • Completed Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Subcode applications
  • Layout drawing by a New Jersey licensed architect
  • Zoning Officer sign approval
  • Health Department sign off, if applicable