Resale CO checklistGloucester City
Certificate of Occupancy Required
Residential Certificate of Occupancy (Housing Code Section 55-13) · Gloucester City Housing and Building Department (Housing Inspector / Code Enforcement Official)
- 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
| 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 |
- Phone: 856-456-7689
- Good for: Until the next change of occupant or transfer of title; not transferable
- Application: https://www.cityofgloucester.org/code-enforcement-housing-department/files/residential-certificate-occupancy-application
Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required
Gloucester City Fire Department (Fire Official Patrick R. Hagan); DCA directory lists 'Gloucester City Housing' as the smoke detector compliance contact
- Phone: 856-456-7689