Bogota Borough

Bergen County

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Certificate of Occupancy

Required
Certificate
Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO)
Issued by
Borough of Bogota Building Department (Construction Code and Zoning Official)
Requirements
  • Borough CCO application, which is also the smoke detector, carbon monoxide and fire extinguisher certification form
  • Access to the dwelling unit, basement, attic and common areas for the inspection
  • New buyer or tenant names and the number of dwelling units must be listed on the application
  • Fire extinguisher (form still lists it)
Fees
CCO, one-family dwelling (sale or rental), request received more than 20 business days before the change of occupant$100.00
CCO, two-family dwelling (sale or rental), request received more than 20 business days before the change of occupant$150.00
CCO request received 10 to 20 days before the change of occupant$200.00 one-family, $300.00 two-family (double the base fee)
CCO request received less than 10 days before the change of occupant$300.00 one-family, $450.00 two-family (triple the base fee)
Timing
Fees go up when the request comes in late: base fee more than 20 business days before the change of occupant, double at 10 to 20 days, triple at under 10 days.
Valid for
A temporary certificate of occupancy (90 day maximum, not extendable) is available at half the fee plus a 120% bond for unfinished work.
Phone
201-342-1736 x224
ApplicationOfficial page

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required
Requirements
  • Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms checked on the Borough's combined smoke detector / carbon monoxide / fire extinguisher certification (the CCO application)
  • Access to the dwelling unit, basement, attic and common areas
  • Fire extinguisher (form still lists it)

Borough of Bogota Building Department (smoke detector compliance on the CCO form); fire code enforcing agency: Bogota Bureau of Fire Prevention

Fees
Smoke/CO certification on the CCO, one-family (same fee as the CCO, not an extra charge)$100.00
Smoke/CO certification on the CCO, two-family (same fee as the CCO, not an extra charge)$150.00
Timing
Same as the CCO: base fee more than 20 business days before the change of occupant, double at 10 to 20 days, triple at under 10 days.
Phone
201-646-0801
ApplicationOfficial page
Last checked October 4, 2026
Sources
  1. https://www.bogotanj.gov/forms
  2. https://www.bogotanj.gov/_files/ugd/8d609e_2346f3c07d424c37807d86013e6fad2d.pdf
  3. https://ecode360.com/34713647
  4. https://www.bogotanj.gov/building-department

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