Harrison Town

Certificate of Occupancy

Certificate

Certificate of Continued Occupancy (Transfer of Title Certificate of Occupancy)

Issued by

Department of Construction and Zoning (Construction & Engineering); the Zoning Office does the inspection

Requirements

• General inspection of the visible parts of the building; no violations or unsafe conditions
• Existing use must be lawful and allowed by zoning
• Open permits, monetary penalties, State Housing violations and registration are checked
• Fire Department smoke detector sign-off
• Lead-safe certification compliance under N.J.A.C. 5:28A
• Application must name the new occupant(s); residential applications list every occupant with birth dates
• Multiple dwellings attach their state certificate of registration

Fees

Transfer of Title or Change in Tenancy Certificate of Occupancy, residential use groups R-2, R-3 and R-4, per unit	$75.00
Continued Certificate of Occupancy, residential use groups R-2, R-3 and R-4, per unit (separate line in the same fee schedule)	$75.00
Temporary certificate tied to a change in title or tenancy, 1 and 2 family (first issuance or renewal)	$75.00
Certificate of continued occupancy application fee, per residential dwelling unit (Chapter 15.08, 1994; may overlap with the $75.00 fee above)	$15.00

Phone

973-268-2446

Smoke and CO alarm certificate