Cape May Point Borough

Cape May County

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Certificate of Occupancy

Required
Certificate
Certificate of Compliance
Issued by
Zoning Official, Borough of Cape May Point
Requirements
  • Interior inspection of the structure or unit by the Zoning Official before settlement (key or lock box code needed)
Fees
Certificate of Compliance inspection, per unit (capped at $300 per building)$100.00
Phone
609-884-8468 x16
ApplicationOfficial page

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required
Requirements
  • The State application certifies smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and the secondary power source identification label (homes with solar, generators or battery systems); it no longer lists a fire extinguisher

NJ DCA Division of Fire Safety, Bureau of Fire Code Enforcement (State is the fire code enforcing agency and issues smoke certificates)

Fees
More than 10 business days before closing$45
4 to 10 business days before closing$90
Less than 4 business days before closing$161
Timing
Apply more than 10 business days before closing for the lowest fee
Phone
609-633-6132
ApplicationOfficial page
Last checked September 30, 2026
Sources
  1. https://capemaypoint.org/uploaded_files/document/Certificate%20of%20Compliance%20Application.pdf
  2. https://capemaypoint.org/zoning.php
  3. https://capemaypoint.org/documentcenter.php

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