Housing Bureau

RESIDENTIAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

Bureau of Fire Prevention registration and inspection must be obtained in connection with any Sale, Resale, Rental, Lease, Change of Occupancy, or Transfer of Title or Ownership of any property containing a structure(s) intended to be used for human habitation. 

To obtain a CCO, go to GovOnline to create an account and start an application. 

Inspection Standards

View the Property Maintenance Code

New! There is only one inspection being conducted by the Bureau of Fire Prevention.  The Housing Department is not currently conducting inspections. Please visit the Bureau of Fire Prevention website for current requirements. 

FeeS

The Fire Prevention Registration Fee is determined by Bureau of Fire Prevention. 
Fee is $60

RESOURCES

The State of New Jersey Department of Housing and Community Resources provides assistance in the following: