Ho-Ho-Kus Borough

Bergen County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO)

Issued by

Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus Construction Code Official (with the Property Maintenance Officer and Zoning Officer); the combined application is handled through the Bureau of Fire Prevention

Requirements

Review of Borough files for open building or zoning permits or violations, and a check that utilities, assessor and tax files are current
General inspection of the visible parts of the building, property and equipment for violations of Borough ordinances, the NJ Construction Code and the NJ Fire Code
All open permits, violations or fees owed to the Borough must be satisfied before the CCO is issued
Smoke detector, carbon monoxide alarm and fire extinguisher compliance certificate (separate part of the same packet)
If violations cannot be fixed before closing, a temporary CCO (TCCO) may be issued with a $1,000 cash bond

Fees

CCO application fee (Borough cover letter)	$150
Certificate of continued occupancy application fee (Code Section 77-6.2A), plus $75 per resubmission	$100
Temporary certificate of continued occupancy (TCCO) application fee (Code Section 77-6.2B)	$200
Combined check for CCO and smoke detector compliance certificate	$250

Timing

The code says to apply 25 business days before the change of ownership; the Borough inspects within 10 business days of a complete application, no more than 30 days before the change. The Borough's cover letter says certificates are issued within five business days unless there are open items.

Valid for

One year from the date of issue

Phone

201-652-4400 ext. 241

Application Official page

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required

Requirements

Ten-year sealed smoke detectors (batteries cannot be removed) on every level of the home, including the basement, not required in crawl spaces or unfinished attics
Smoke detectors within 10 feet of all sleeping areas and at the bottom of stairs, on the ceiling
Carbon monoxide detectors in the hall within 10 feet of bedroom doors, on the ceiling or wall; plug-in units only if an outlet is in the hall; all detectors permanently mounted
All smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in working order
One ABC rated 10 lb. dry chemical extinguisher within 10 feet of the kitchen (form still lists it)
Seller or seller's agent signs an affidavit that the items are installed; the Borough then inspects

Ho-Ho-Kus Bureau of Fire Prevention

Fees

Certificate of Smoke Detector Compliance application fee (Borough cover letter)	$100.00
Certificate of inspection, first visit $50 and $25 per later visit (Code Section 26-9D, 1991 text)	$50

Timing

The Borough letter says certificates are issued within five business days unless there are open items. The code says the inspection is done within 10 to 15 days of receiving the application and fee.

Phone

201-652-4400 ext. 219

Application Official page

Last checked October 4, 2026

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