Resale CO checklist

Delanco Township

Burlington County, New Jersey · Checked September 30, 2026

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Certificate of Habitability (COH) · Delanco Township (Rental/COH Coordinator, Municipal Building)

Walls and ceilings free of cracks or holes in every room
Floor coverings, windows and doors in good condition
Electrical wiring, fixtures and receptacles working; enough outlets in bedrooms
Entrance locks on front, rear and side doors cannot need a key from the inside
Kitchen counter, sink, dishwasher, exhaust and stove anti-tip device
Bathroom tile, sink, tub, toilet and ventilation fan
Handrails, guards and stairs sound
Exterior: roof, gutters and downspouts, paint, windows, foundation, siding, chimney cap
Fence and gate, lawn and landscaping kept up, no rubbish or debris
House number visible, driveway cracks and holes, front light working
Heating, electrical or plumbing certifications if the inspector asks for them

Home inspection (COH application)	$100
Each re-inspection after the first free one	$50

Phone: 856-461-0561 ext. 222
Timing: No set lead time published. The applicant must schedule the inspection, and any violations must be corrected within 90 days.
Good for: 90 days or until the next change in ownership, whichever comes first
Application: https://www.delancotownship.com/filestorage/5328/5330/10714/Certificate_of_Habitability_Application_REVISED_06-02-2025.pdf

All smoke and CO alarms must be less than 10 years old
All non-AC (battery) smoke alarms must be the 10-year sealed battery type
Smoke alarm type and locations depend on the year the home was built (for example, 1991 and newer: interconnected AC alarms with battery backup on each level and in each bedroom)
CO alarms near sleeping areas if the home has a fuel-burning device or attached garage
House number easily visible from the street
Homes with a secondary power source (generator, solar panels, battery storage) need printed warning labels such as 'CAUTION: MULTIPLE SOURCES OF POWER' within 18 inches of the main electrical panel and within 18 inches of the electric meter (ANSI Z535.4 label accepted); hand-written labels not allowed
Seller must complete and sign a self-inspection certification on the form before the inspection is scheduled
A separate application and fee is required for each dwelling unit on the property
The current form (August 2025) does not list a portable fire extinguisher

Smoke/CO certificate, application received 10+ business days before settlement (per dwelling unit)

$45.00

Phone: 856-764-8176
Timing: Submit the form and payment at least 10 business days before settlement. Inspections are scheduled on the first available Monday after all information and payment are received. If settlement is less than 10 business days away, email and call the Fire Official.
Application: https://www.delancofire.com/_files/ugd/6a69cf_4e8f084c80ef4ec28cc09d33bdc48ff7.pdf