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Eatontown Borough

Monmouth County, New Jersey · Checked October 4, 2026

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Continued Use (combined certificate of smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and compliance, CSDCMAC) · Borough of Eatontown inspector (Housing Official, Code Enforcement Officer, Fire Marshal or Fire Inspector)

  • Inspection for fitness for habitation under Borough Code §116-8 before the home is sold
  • Any outstanding permit issues must be closed; Zoning Officer certifies compliance
  • Smoke detectors on each level and within 10 feet of sleeping quarters, working and under 10 years old; 10-year sealed battery units; AC powered units cannot be swapped for battery units
  • Carbon monoxide detectors within 10 feet of sleeping quarters, working, under 7 years old (standalone) or 10 years (combination)
  • Monitored fire alarm systems must be made available for testing, with a certificate of inspection
  • Checklist items include working doors and keyless deadbolts, GFCI in bathrooms, covered electrical boxes and plates, 4-inch house numbers, handrails on stairs over four risers, unbroken operable windows, safe sidewalk/driveway/apron/foundation, heating system and flue, water heater overflow pipe, metal dryer vent, minimum 60 amp service, sump pump on a dedicated receptacle
  • Application states the future owner's name and address and who will allow entry
Certificate of occupancy and inspection (combined with smoke/CO certificate), one and two family, more than 10 business days before the change of occupancy$100
One and two family, 4 to 10 business days before$135
One and two family, fewer than 4 business days before$200
Reinspection, each$35
Transfer of residential properties (lawful two-family homes charged separately)$200
Buyer backs out and a new buyer purchases before occupancy (updated application)$35
  • Phone: 732-389-7616
  • Timing: Fees rise when the request is made 10 or fewer business days before the change of occupancy. All fees are paid with the application before any inspection.
  • Good for: 60 days (Code §116-6B); the code also says CSDCMAC inspections are valid for six months
  • Official page: https://www.eatontownnj.com/Directory.aspx

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

  • Smoke detectors on each level and within 10 feet of sleeping quarters, working and less than 10 years old
  • 10-year sealed battery single station smoke alarms (ANSI/UL 217); AC powered alarms from original construction or rehabilitation stay AC powered
  • Carbon monoxide detectors within 10 feet of sleeping quarters, working, under 7 years old (standalone) or 10 years (combination)
  • No fire extinguisher for owner sales; the code lists extinguishers for rental and apartment units only

Eatontown Housing Division and Bureau of Fire Safety (combined certificate of occupancy and CSDCMAC)

Certificate of occupancy and inspection (combined with smoke/CO certificate), one and two family, more than 10 business days before the change of occupancy$100
One and two family, 4 to 10 business days before$135
One and two family, fewer than 4 business days before$200
Reinspection, each$35