Maplewood Township
Certificate of Occupancy
Required- Certificate
- Certificate of Continued Use and Occupancy (CCU)
- Issued by
- Township of Maplewood Building Department (Construction Official)
- Requirements
- Inspection of the premises by the Construction Official or his representative
- All open permits must be closed
- A smoke certificate (smoke/CO certificate from the Fire Department) must be issued first
- Full payment of fees
- Current and prospective owners must be listed as individuals (not an LLC or other entity); the new owner's driver's license number is required
- Estate or trust sellers must show an original court document with a raised seal appointing the executor, trustee or power of attorney
- The seller must personally sign a receipt for the certificate
- If violations are found, the owner fixes them, or for sales only the buyer may submit a notarized letter accepting responsibility for the violations
- Fees
CCU inspection, per unit, applied for at least 10 business days before closing $150 Expedited, filed 6 to 9 business days before closing, per unit $300 Expedited, filed 5 or fewer business days before closing, per unit $500 Reinspection $100 - Timing
- Apply at least 10 business days before closing for the base fee; the Township allows 10 business days for the inspection unless expedited. Applications received after 4:00 pm count as the next business day.
- Valid for
- 180 days from the date issued, and only for the buyer named on the application (a new buyer needs a new application)
- Phone
- 973-762-8120 ext. 3700
Smoke and CO alarm certificate
Required- Requirements
- Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms inspected by the Maplewood Fire Department before the home is sold, leased or reoccupied
- Portable fire extinguishers are no longer required in Maplewood for this certificate
- Payment to the fire inspector at the inspection (cash, check or money order only)
Last checked October 3, 2026