Roosevelt Borough

Monmouth County

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Certificate of Occupancy

Required
Certificate
Certificate of Occupancy (resale)
Issued by
Borough of Roosevelt Housing Inspector (Zoning Officer / Housing Inspector)
Requirements
  • Visual inspection under the International Property Maintenance Code: no garbage, sidewalk and driveway in good repair, house number at least 6 inches, grass under 6 inches, exterior in good repair
  • Interior: no peeling paint, secure handrails, working windows and doors with screens, GFI outlets within 6 feet of sinks, working heating and cooking equipment, stove anti-tip bracket
  • Smoke detectors on each level and outside each sleeping area (10-year battery if battery powered); carbon monoxide detector near each sleeping area
  • Fire extinguisher 2A10BC, 10 lb max, mounted near the kitchen with an inspection date within 1 year (form still lists it)
  • Chimney certification by a certified chimney sweep for wood-burning fireplaces
  • Applicant certifies the dwelling complies with municipal ordinances and health and safety codes
Fees
Certificate of Occupancy application and one inspection$100
Filing fee (in addition)$15
Reinspection, each$10
Certificate of Occupancy, total on Borough form$115.00
Timing
The Housing Inspector grants or denies the C/O within 10 days of the application. The inspector keeps limited evening hours (normally Monday office hours 5 to 6 p.m. and inspections 6 to 7 p.m.; temporarily Tuesdays from 9/21/26 to 11/19/26).
Valid for
The inspection can be waived if the building was inspected within six months before the change in occupancy.
Phone
609-448-0539
ApplicationOfficial page

Smoke and CO alarm certificate

Required
Requirements
  • Smoke alarms on each level and outside each separate sleeping area (N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19); battery units 10-year sealed
  • Carbon monoxide alarm near the sleeping areas in homes with a fuel-burning appliance or attached garage
  • The Borough C/O form also lists a fire extinguisher; the state dropped it from the sale certificate in February 2025 (P.L.2025, c.19)

NJ Department of Community Affairs, Division of Fire Safety (state-enforced; State LEA for Roosevelt)

Fees
State smoke/CO certificate (N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.9(d)), received more than 10 business days before the change of occupant$45.00
Received four to 10 business days before$90.00
Received fewer than four business days before$161.00
Timing
State fee tiers count business days before the change of occupant: more than 10 business days for the lowest fee.
Phone
609-633-6132
ApplicationOfficial page
Last checked October 4, 2026
Sources
  1. https://ecode360.com/35766163
  2. https://casite-785122.cloudaccess.net/images/forms/co-inspection-application.pdf
  3. https://www.rooseveltnj.us/departments/zoning-officer-housing-inspector

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