Resale CO checklistBogota Borough
Certificate of Occupancy Required
Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO) · Borough of Bogota Building Department (Construction Code and Zoning Official)
- 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)
| 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) |
- Phone: 201-342-1736 x224
- 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.
- Good for: A temporary certificate of occupancy (90 day maximum, not extendable) is available at half the fee plus a 120% bond for unfinished work.
- Application: https://www.bogotanj.gov/_files/ugd/8d609e_2346f3c07d424c37807d86013e6fad2d.pdf
Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required
- 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
| 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 |
- Phone: 201-646-0801
- 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.
- Application: https://www.bogotanj.gov/_files/ugd/8d609e_2346f3c07d424c37807d86013e6fad2d.pdf