Avon-by-the-Sea Borough

Monmouth County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Occupancy for Title Transfer (certificate of inspection, sale or transfer)

Issued by

Borough of Avon-by-the-Sea Fire Bureau / housing inspection (Code Enforcement)

Requirements

Housing inspection by the Fire Bureau; no Certificate of Occupancy is issued while any violations remain
Both the Certificate of Occupancy and Transfer of Title application and the smoke detector / carbon monoxide alarm compliance application must be submitted
Smoke detectors (10-year sealed if not hard wired) and carbon monoxide detector
Outside conditions such as porches, landings, sidewalks and driveway may need repair before the certificate is issued

Fees

Certificate of inspection, sale or transfer, one family dwelling (Code 88-4)	$75.00
Certificate of inspection, sale or transfer, multifamily or apartments (Code 88-4)	$90.00
Reinspection if necessary (Code 88-4)	$25.00

Timing

Apply at least 14 days ahead; requests under 14 days may be charged an additional fee.

Phone

(732) 502-4518

Required

Requirements

Smoke detectors required; 10-year sealed detectors if not hard wired
Carbon monoxide detector
Fire extinguisher on all sales and rentals: 5 to 10 lb ABC, on the manufacturer's bracket, within 10 feet of the kitchen, top no higher than 5 feet, near an exit path, with the manual and instructions visible (page still lists it)

Fees

Smoke/CO certificate (CSDCMAC), more than 10 business days before the change of occupant	$45.00
Four to 10 business days before	$90.00
Fewer than four business days before	$161.00
Smoke detector and CO inspection, R-3 dwellings, more than 10 business days (Code 100-8C)	$45
Four to 10 business days (Code 100-8C)	$90
Fewer than four business days (Code 100-8C)	$161

Timing

Fee depends on business days before the change of occupant. The office asks for at least 14 days for inspections.

Phone

(732) 502-4518

Last checked October 4, 2026

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