Southampton Township

Burlington County

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Certificate of Occupancy

Required
Certificate
Residential Resale Inspection / Resale Certificate
Issued by
Southampton Township Office of Construction, Zoning and Land Development
Requirements
  • Smoke alarms on each level of the home and within 10 feet of any sleeping room
  • Carbon monoxide alarms within 10 feet of any sleeping room
  • House number at least 3 inches, visible from the street
  • All utilities on
  • Guard rails and handrails secure and steady, no missing spindles
  • Yard free of trash, grass cut, brush and weeds not overgrown
  • Siding, soffit and fascia secure
  • Doors and windows in good working condition
  • No open electric outlets, switches or lights; electric panel cover in place with no missing blanks
  • No open holes in walls or ceilings
  • Appliance venting in place and free of defects
  • Burlington County recycling receptacle stays at the property
Fees
Resale inspection, per unit$50.00
Reinspection, per unit$25.00
Timing
Application and fee must be received at least 14 days before the settlement date
Phone
609-859-2786

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required
Requirements
  • Smoke alarms on each level and within 10 feet of any sleeping room
  • CO alarms within 10 feet of any sleeping room
  • The July 2026 township form does not list a fire extinguisher

Southampton Township Construction Office (designated for smoke detector compliance; NJ DCA is the fire code enforcing agency)

Timing
At least 14 days before settlement
Phone
609-859-2786

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