Allentown Borough

Monmouth County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Occupancy for re-sale (housing inspection)

Issued by

Upper Freehold Township Housing Inspector, under Allentown Borough's shared service agreement with Upper Freehold Township

Requirements

Housing inspection by the Upper Freehold Township Housing Inspector
Any housing violations must be corrected before the certificate is issued
For homes on a private well: well water requirements set by the Hamilton Township Health Department, which issues a certificate of compliance
Smoke detector on each floor including the basement and outside bedroom doors; ten-year sealed battery unless AC powered interconnected
Carbon monoxide detectors in the vicinity of all bedrooms
Residential ABC fire extinguisher, no larger than 10 lb, within 10 feet of the kitchen (form still lists it)

Fees

Re-sale or rental inspection application

$100.00

Timing

An appointment is scheduled with the Housing Inspector after the application and fee are received.

Valid for

60 days once issued

Phone

609-758-7738

Required

Requirements

Smoke detector on each floor level including the basement and outside bedroom doors
Smoke detectors must be ten-year sealed battery units unless AC powered interconnected; removable-battery detectors fail
Carbon monoxide detectors in the vicinity of all bedrooms
Residential ABC fire extinguisher, no larger than 10 lb, within 10 feet of the kitchen (form still lists it)

Last checked October 4, 2026

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