Shiloh Borough

Cumberland County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Occupancy for a new occupant of an existing building (zoning permit first)

Issued by

Borough of Shiloh (Housing Code Official: Upper Deerfield Township; zoning permit from the Borough Zoning Officer)

Fees

Certificate of occupancy, per dwelling unit (1999 Development Ordinance; certified check or bank money order payable to the Borough of Shiloh)	$25
Zoning permit, which must be issued before a certificate of occupancy for a new occupant (1999 Development Ordinance)	$10

Phone

856-455-9591

Required

Requirements

Smoke alarms (UL listed) on every level; battery-only alarms must be the 10-year sealed battery type, and hardwired alarms cannot be replaced with battery alarms
Basement smoke alarm at the bottom of the stairwell, on the ceiling (not between joists)
A 10-year sealed smoke alarm in every bedroom
Smoke alarms and CO alarms must be less than 10 years old and working
Carbon monoxide alarm in the hallway within 10 feet of all bedrooms
House numbers at least 4 inches high, contrasting color, permanently fixed and visible from the street
Homes with solar panels, a backup generator or battery storage need a permanent printed 'Caution: Multiple Sources of Power' label at the main electrical panel and the electric meter

Fees

Smoke/CO certificate, 1-2 family, request received 10 or more business days before settlement	$45.00
Smoke/CO certificate, 1-2 family, request received 7 business days before settlement (source wording)	$90.00
Smoke/CO certificate, 1-2 family, request received fewer than 4 business days before settlement	$161.00
Re-inspection for a failed or no-show inspection: same fee as the initial inspection tier	$45.00 to $161.00

Timing

Submit the request 2 to 3 weeks before settlement; the lowest fee applies when the request is received 10 or more business days before settlement

Phone

856-451-0091

Last checked September 30, 2026

Sources