Hillside Township

Union County

Certificate of Occupancy

Required

Certificate

Certificate of Continued Occupancy (current application titled Certificate of Resale)

Issued by

Hillside Building and Housing Department

Requirements

Grass cut, no snow or ice, and no trash or debris on the property, or the inspection is cancelled
Violations found at the first inspection are mailed within 2 weeks and must be fixed within 30 days of the letter; call to schedule a re-inspection
Open permits for the property must be dealt with before the certificate is issued
Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, oil tanks, grass and weeds, and litter or debris cannot be deferred to the buyer by affidavit
No one may live in the basement
If there is a third floor or full attic, the buyer's affidavit must state it will not be used as a separate unit or dwelling area (unless the attic is big enough and has proper egress)
A smoke certificate from the Fire Department is also required
Bulk trash is limited to three items a week; larger cleanouts need a private hauler and a dumpster permit

Fees

Certificate of Resale (Continued Occupancy), first residential dwelling unit	$150
Each additional residential unit	$75.00
Maximum residential fee	$400

Phone

(973) 926-5100 ext. 322

Required

Requirements

Township rules list smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers as items the seller must complete before the Certificate of Continued Occupancy (they cannot be deferred to the buyer)

Last checked October 2, 2026

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