Ship Bottom Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Resale Certificate of Occupancy (Certificate of Occupancy for Transfer of Title) · Building & Zoning Office (the zoning officer inspects; the Construction Official signs off on any repairs)

• 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

• Phone: (609) 494-2171 Ext. 131
• Timing: The Borough approves or denies within 15 working days after a complete application is received
• Official page: https://shipbottom.org/government/departments/building-zoning/

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• 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)