Resale CO checklist
Harrison Township
Gloucester County, New Jersey · Checked September 30, 2026
Certificate of Occupancy Required
Certificate of Transfer of Ownership / Occupancy (CTO) · Harrison Township Housing Department (Housing Code Official, Property Maintenance / Code Enforcement)
- 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
| 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 |
Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required
Bureau of Fire Prevention, Harrison Township Fire District #1
| 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 |
