Harrison Township

Gloucester County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Transfer of Ownership / Occupancy (CTO)

Issued by

Harrison Township Housing Department (Housing Code Official, Property Maintenance / Code Enforcement)

Requirements

Passing inspection under the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code
Smoke detector certification from the fire department (Fire District #1)
Septic certification; if work is needed, written documentation or sealed correction plans, with 60 days to fix under a temporary certificate
Proper permits and inspections for any work done in the home
All utilities on and working at the time of inspection
Certifications may be required for chimneys, roof, electrical, structural and heating

Fees

Residential initial inspection (covers initial inspection and first re-inspection)	$100.00
Residential expedited (inspection needed within 10 business days of application)	$150
Third and each later inspection	$50.00

Timing

Apply at least 30 days before settlement. Inspections requested within 10 business days of the application are charged the expedited fee.

Phone

856-478-4111

Required

Fees

Request received 11 or more days before closing	$90.00
Request received 5 to 10 days before closing	$160.00
Request received 4 days or less before closing	$200.00
Re-inspection for failed inspection	$65.00

Timing

Lowest fee applies when the request is received 11 or more days before closing

Phone

856-478-0423

Last checked September 30, 2026

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