Oceanport Borough

Monmouth County

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Certificate of Occupancy

Required
Certificate
Rental/Resale/New Tenant Certificate (resale certificate)
Issued by
Borough of Oceanport Housing Inspector (Code Enforcement)
Requirements
  • Inspection by the Housing Inspector for compliance with Borough zoning and property maintenance laws, site plans, building permits and Tax Assessor records
  • Smoke/CO certificate from the Fire Official must be secured before the resale certificate is issued
  • All permits must be closed before the inspection
  • All utilities on; grass cut; exterior in good condition; house numbers at least 3 inches
  • Smoke detector in every sleeping room, within 10 feet of each sleeping area and on each floor; hardwired units no older than 10 years, battery units 10-year sealed
  • CO detector within 10 feet of each sleeping area
  • Fire extinguisher 2A10BC in the kitchen with receipt or third-party inspection (checklist still lists it)
  • GFCI outlets near water and outside; handrails on steps over 3 risers; solid core or fire rated door from attached garage
Fees
Resale or transfer of ownership certificate$65
Reinspection, each time$50
Eligible expedited certificate$125
Timing
The certificate is granted or denied within 21 days of the application. Open permits or violations must be resolved before an inspection is scheduled. An expedited certificate is available for $125 where eligible.
Phone
732-222-8221
ApplicationOfficial page

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required
Requirements
  • Ten-year sealed battery smoke alarms (or existing A/C powered alarms) for any residential property transfer; combination smoke/CO units included
  • Smoke detector in every sleeping room, within 10 feet of each sleeping area and on each floor (Borough checklist)
  • CO detector within 10 feet of each sleeping area
  • Portable fire extinguisher 2A-10B:C, 10 lb or less, within 10 feet of the kitchen, serviced and tagged within 12 months or with a purchase receipt (Borough pages and checklist still list it)

Oceanport Bureau of Fire Prevention (Fire Official / Fire Marshal)

Fees
Smoke/CO certificate (CSACMAPFEC), request more than 10 business days before change of occupant$45
Request four to 10 business days before$90
Request fewer than four business days before$161
Reinspection$35
Timing
Fee depends on business days before the change of occupant: more than 10 business days for the lowest fee.
Phone
732-222-8221
ApplicationOfficial page
Last checked October 4, 2026
Sources
  1. https://www.oceanportboro.com/departments/code
  2. https://ecode360.com/45429899
  3. https://www.oceanportboro.com/media/attachments/2021/06/01/housing-inspection-check-list.pdf
  4. https://www.oceanportboro.com/government/directory

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