Longport Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Land Use Compliance Certificate for a property sale (Certificate of Occupancy and/or Land Use Compliance Certificate) · Borough of Longport Building and Zoning Department

• Dwelling must comply with federal, state and local housing codes
• Kept in a safe, sanitary condition with proper and adequate light and ventilation
• Open permit review before the certificate is issued

• Phone: 609-823-2731 ext. 108, 109 or 120
• Application: https://www.longportnj.gov/_Content/pdf/forms/Sale-Application.pdf

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• Smoke alarms on each level, in every bedroom, and outside each sleeping area within 10 feet of doorways
• Since January 1, 2019: 10-year sealed lithium battery single-station smoke alarms; existing AC-powered alarms are accepted and must not be removed
• Carbon monoxide alarms on each level and outside sleeping areas
• Central-station monitored alarm systems must be inspected by a NJ certified fire protection contractor, with the report available at the fire inspection
• Owner, agent or designee must be present; detectors mounted more than 9 feet up must be tested by the owner or agent
• A penalty of up to $500.00 may apply if the sale closes before the certificate is received