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Tinton Falls Borough

Monmouth County, New Jersey · Checked October 4, 2026

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Resale/Rental Certificate of Occupancy (R/R-CO), also called Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO) · Borough of Tinton Falls Code Enforcement (Code Enforcement Official)

  • Property taxes must be current before applying
  • Resale inspection is limited to zoning compliance and the exterior of the property under the Property Maintenance Code
  • Separate smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm application and inspection (Fire Prevention)
  • Supplemental Information form; application lists number of bedrooms, buyer name and names and ages of all occupants
  • Heat certification by a licensed HVAC technician or licensed plumber, issued no more than 6 months before the application
  • Wood burning stove or fireplace chimney certification by a CSIA certified chimney sweep, if applicable
  • Gas fireplace certification, if applicable
  • Well water certification by a state certified lab and septic certification (NJDEP format report) if applicable; well and septic reports go to the Freehold Township Health Department for review
  • Fire sprinkler report and elevator certification, if applicable
  • No open zoning or building permits or zoning violations; no transfer of title with unabated zoning violations
Resale/Rental CO, detached single family dwelling$150
Resale/Rental CO, attached multi-family dwelling (condos, townhomes, apartments), per unit$75
R/R-CO reinspection, after the first free reinspection$50.00
Surcharge for an R/R-CO application not submitted through the online portal$15
  • Phone: 732-542-3400 Ext. 267
  • Timing: Applications are processed within 15 business days; inspections are scheduled once the application is complete. The smoke/CO certificate and the CCO are picked up 36 to 72 hours after a passed inspection.
  • Good for: 90 days. Applications without a CCO within 120 days of the first inspection are closed and need a new application and fee.
  • Application: https://www.sdlportal.com/towns/nj/monmouth/tintonfalls/requests/certificate

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

  • Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms per the Borough's posted Residential Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements documents
  • Portable fire extinguisher (form still lists it; the Borough page says extinguishers are still required by local ordinance regardless of state law)

Tinton Falls Fire Prevention Bureau (Fire Marshal)

Smoke detector and carbon monoxide certificate, per dwelling$50
Smoke/CO reinspection, each$35