Gloucester City

Certificate of Occupancy

Certificate

Residential Certificate of Occupancy (Housing Code Section 55-13)

Issued by

Gloucester City Housing and Building Department (Housing Inspector / Code Enforcement Official)

Requirements

• Home must meet the New Jersey State Housing Code (City Code 55-12)
• Hard-wired, interconnected smoke detectors with battery backup on or near the ceiling of each level, certified by the Fire Official
• Battery smoke detectors in each bedroom or sleeping area
• All utilities must be on for the inspection
• Warrant waiver from the Gloucester City Municipal Court (313 Monmouth St) showing no outstanding warrants for the buyer, owner and proposed occupants
• Proof of identity for buyer and tenants; for an LLC, partnership or corporation, the record owner's name, address and phone
• All outstanding Housing Office fees on the property (including vacant/abandoned property fees) must be paid first
• Violations must be fixed and reinspected within 90 days of the first report (one extension to 120 days if asked in time), or a new application and fee are needed

Fees

Initial inspection including first re-inspection (2019 form)	$100.00
Second re-inspection (2019 form)	$15.00
Each later re-inspection (2019 form)	$50.00
Certificate for Transfer of Property Title, vacant property sale only (a CO application must follow within 90 days)	$75

Valid for

Until the next change of occupant or transfer of title; not transferable

Phone

856-456-7689

Smoke and CO alarm certificate