Resale CO checklist
Avon-by-the-Sea Borough
Monmouth County, New Jersey · Checked October 4, 2026
Certificate of Occupancy Required
Certificate of Occupancy for Title Transfer (certificate of inspection, sale or transfer) · Borough of Avon-by-the-Sea Fire Bureau / housing inspection (Code Enforcement)
- 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
| 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 |
Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required
- 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)
Avon-by-the-Sea Fire Bureau (Borough fire official)
| 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 |
