Ship Bottom Borough

Ocean County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Resale Certificate of Occupancy (Certificate of Occupancy for Transfer of Title)

Issued by

Building & Zoning Office (the zoning officer inspects; the Construction Official signs off on any repairs)

Requirements

Complete application with the fee check; incomplete applications are not accepted
Current plot plan (survey) and a Flood Elevation Certificate; condos also need a Condo Certificate Survey
Zoning officer confirms the property is a permitted use or a valid nonconforming use under the Land Development Ordinance
Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors on each floor, all working at the time of inspection
Fire extinguisher within 10 feet of the kitchen area (2014 form)
Unsafe conditions are referred to the Construction Official; the CO is issued only after required repairs are done
Leave keys with the application if the home is vacant; otherwise arrange access with the owner or tenant
A Declaration of Deed Restriction (use limited by FEMA flood regulations) must be filed for resale certificates and recorded with the Ocean County Clerk

Fees

Resale Certificate of Occupancy, per residential dwelling unit	$50.00
Re-inspection	$25.00

Timing

The Borough approves or denies within 15 working days after a complete application is received

Phone

(609) 494-2171 Ext. 131

Required

Requirements

Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors on each floor, all working at the time of the Borough's resale inspection (2014 resale CO form)
Fire extinguisher within 10 feet of the kitchen area (still on the 2014 resale CO form; P.L.2025, c.19 later removed it from the state requirement)

Entire borough (resales)

Registered fire code enforcing agency for the borough; the County's page says it inspects Ship Bottom 1-2 family homes for RENTALS only, not resales

Last checked September 30, 2026

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