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Dunellen Borough

Middlesex County, New Jersey · Checked September 30, 2026

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Resale Certificate (new Certificate of Occupancy on change of ownership) · Construction Department, Borough of Dunellen

  • All construction permits must be closed before a housing inspection can be scheduled
  • Application must be complete (closing date, block/lot, owner, buyer, agent, inspection contact, email for the certificate) or it will be denied
  • The Borough forms page lists this Resale Certificate as covering smoke and carbon monoxide compliance
Initial inspection, per unit$125.00
Two-family / multi-family, per unit$125.00 x unit
Re-inspection$80.00
Emergency inspection (added to the original inspection fee)$150.00

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

Middlesex County Fire Marshal (county fire code enforcing agency)

Entire borough (county agency)

Smoke/CO inspection, 10 or more business days before closing$50.00
Smoke/CO inspection, less than 10 business days before closing$75.00
Smoke/CO inspection, less than 4 business days before closing$125.00
Reinspection after a failed inspection$20.00
Not present for a scheduled inspection without notice$75.00
  • Phone: 732-316-7174

Borough of Dunellen Construction Department (Resale Certificate - Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Compliance)

Entire borough