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Lakehurst Borough

Ocean County, New Jersey · Checked September 30, 2026

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Inspection Certificate for Resale or New Tenant (Residential Dwelling Reoccupancy Inspection) · Lakehurst Borough Code Enforcement Officer (Construction Office, Borough Hall)

  • Working, properly installed smoke detectors
  • Working, properly installed carbon monoxide alarms
  • Portable fire extinguisher (as listed on the Borough page)
  • Property maintenance review
  • House must match the tax assessor and building records
Residential reoccupancy inspection, 1- or 2-family (covers two inspections)$100
Third inspection, if needed$25

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

  • Borough reoccupancy inspection checks smoke detectors, CO alarms and a portable fire extinguisher (the Borough page still lists the extinguisher after the February 2025 state change)

Lakehurst Borough (municipal fire code enforcing agency); smoke and CO compliance handled by the Borough Housing Office through the reoccupancy inspection