Belmar Borough

Monmouth County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Inspection for Title Transfer (property sale inspection)

Issued by

Borough of Belmar Housing Department (Code Official)

Requirements

Certificate of Inspection from the Code Official before anyone occupies the home after a sale or other transfer of title
Inspection checklist covers exterior items (grading and drainage, sidewalks free of trip hazards, window screens, handrails, guardrail gaps no more than 5 inches, sump pumps, siding and roof, house numbers 4 inches and visible, labeled trash and recycling cans) and interior items
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on each floor, 10-year sealed
Kitchen stoves must be tip proof; dryers vented outside; bedroom egress windows at least 24 x 20 with sill no higher than 44 inches
Living space above a garage needs at least 5/8 inch fire code sheetrock on the ceiling

Fees

Certificate of Inspection for title transfer, one family (Code 26-5d)	$100
Each additional house on the same property (Code 26-5d)	$50
Title transfer, two family, first unit (Code 26-5d)	$100
Each additional unit in the same building (Code 26-5d)	$50
Re-inspection (Housing Department checklist)	$250

Phone

732-681-3700 ext. 242

Required

Requirements

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on each floor, 10-year sealed (Housing inspection checklist)
Smoke detectors on each floor and the basement; carbon monoxide detectors in homes with fuel-burning appliances or an attached garage (Borough Code 28-1.13.2)

Last checked October 4, 2026

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