Netcong Borough

Morris County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Habitability (COH)

Issued by

Borough of Netcong Zoning Officer

Requirements

Written application to the Zoning Officer with owner names and addresses, a description of the dwelling and any managing agent
Fee paid in full when the application is filed
Inspection finding the dwelling safe and fit for human habitation and in line with state statutes and Borough housing and health ordinances; violations must be corrected before the certificate is issued
Combined form also covers the residential fire inspection: number of smoke detectors, CO detectors and fire extinguishers (form still lists extinguishers)

Fees

Certificate of Habitability and Residential Fire Inspection, more than 10 days ahead (combined application)	$100
Combined application within 10 days	$160
Combined application within 4 days	$185
Certificate of habitability inspection, each dwelling unit (Code Section 127-4B)	$35
Certificate of habitability reinspection (Code)	$20

Phone

973-347-0252

Required

Requirements

Smoke alarms located and maintained per N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19 and NFPA 72
Carbon monoxide alarms per N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19 and NFPA 720
Portable fire extinguisher per N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19(e) (Borough code and form still list it)
Installed fire alarm systems may need testing and maintenance records before the certificate is issued

Fees

Smoke alarm, CO alarm and extinguisher certificate (CSACMAPFEC), requested at least 10 days before the change of ownership (Code Section 157-8)	$65
Requested within 10 days (Code)	$125
Requested within 4 days (Code)	$150
Certificate of Habitability and Residential Fire Inspection, more than 10 days ahead (combined application)	$100
Combined application within 10 days	$160
Combined application within 4 days	$185

Timing

Fee depends on how long before the change of ownership the inspection is requested: at least 10 days for the lowest fee.

Phone

(862) 599-0155

Last checked October 4, 2026

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