Resale CO checklist
Shiloh Borough
Cumberland County, New Jersey · Checked September 30, 2026
Certificate of Occupancy Required
Certificate of Occupancy for a new occupant of an existing building (zoning permit first) · Borough of Shiloh (Housing Code Official: Upper Deerfield Township; zoning permit from the Borough Zoning Officer)
| 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 |
Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required
- 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
City of Bridgeton Fire Department, Bureau of Fire Prevention
| 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 |
- Phone: 856-451-0091
- 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
- Application: https://forms.gle/oWLh33S1kuggYuRQ8
