Ewing Township

Mercer County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Property Transfer (Resale) Inspection

Issued by

Division of Housing, Ewing Township Code Enforcement Office (Construction Office)

Requirements

Exterior property: sanitation, grading and drainage, sidewalks and driveways, weeds, rodent harborage, garage, shed, fences and walls, motor vehicles
Exterior structure: doors, windows, trim and porches, street numbers, foundation, roof and drains, chimneys, stairs and decks, working windows and insect screens
Interior: structural members, stairs, railings and handrails, rubbish and garbage storage, insect or rodent infestation, lighting and ventilation
Plumbing: fixtures, water system, drainage, water pressure and hot water temperature
Heating and mechanical equipment, combustion air and clearances
Electrical: at least 2 receptacles per bedroom and GFCI outlets in kitchen, bath and outdoors
Smoke alarm on every level (10 year lithium sealed battery single station alarms)
Carbon monoxide alarm within 10 feet of sleeping areas
No double-keyed deadbolts
Well water certificate if the home has a well
All open permits must be closed out; some repairs may need construction (UCC) permits
A Tax Assessor representative comes to the home on the day of the inspection

Fees

Property transfer resale inspection, single family dwelling	$125.00
Property transfer resale inspection, multi-dwelling, per unit	$125.00 Per Unit
Property or tenant transfer inspection, residential (2025 info form)	$125.00

Phone

(609) 883-2900

Required

Requirements

Ten-year sealed battery single station smoke alarms are required for any residential property transfer
Hardwired (A.C. powered) smoke alarms may not be replaced with battery alarms
The 2025 property transfer information form says a fire extinguisher is no longer required for residential properties

Last checked September 30, 2026

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