Neptune City Borough

Monmouth County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Inspection (CI) for sale

Issued by

Borough of Neptune City Zoning and Code Enforcement (Code Official)

Requirements

Interior and exterior property maintenance inspection by the Code Official (walks, exterior, steps, house numbers at least 3 inches, kitchen, bathrooms, basement, occupancy limits)
Smoke detector on every story including the basement, and outside of and within 10 feet of every bedroom; carbon monoxide detectors where required (check with the official)
All open construction permits must be finalized before the CI is issued for a dwelling being sold
Stove anti-tip bracket, dryer vented outside with rigid pipe, door between house and attached garage
Megan's Law statement signed by the new owner
An adult reachable at the phone number on the application to confirm the inspection time

Fees

Certificate of Inspection for a property to be sold or leased (each unit)	$120
Reinspection after a failed initial inspection (each unit)	$200.00
Updated certificate of inspection	$60.00
Certificate of Inspection application (Borough form)	$120.00

Timing

At least five business days notice is required to schedule the inspection; the inspector sets the date and time.

Phone

732-776-7224

Required

Requirements

Smoke alarms on each level and outside each sleeping area (N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19); the Borough CI checklist also asks for a smoke detector on every story including the basement and within 10 feet of every bedroom
Carbon monoxide alarm near the sleeping areas in homes with fuel-burning appliances or an attached garage
Battery-only smoke alarms should be 10-year sealed units; hardwired alarms may not be replaced with battery-only units (state rule)

Last checked October 4, 2026

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