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Belmar Borough

Monmouth County, New Jersey · Checked October 4, 2026

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Certificate of Inspection for Title Transfer (property sale inspection) · Borough of Belmar Housing Department (Code Official)

  • 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
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

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

  • 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)

Borough of Belmar Bureau of Fire Prevention (Fire Marshal)