Certificate of Approval for Continued Occupancy (CACO)

 Please note residential properties with 3 units or more and all commercial properties will need to apply and have a Zoning permit before applying for a CACO.

Renters Please read the New Jersey's Lead Safe Certification Law here. Effective July 2022.

Per "O-52-22 Code Enforcement; Amend Ch 257 CO fees " Effective 12/12/2022 the CACO/TCACO fees have changed.

• Instructions (PDF)
• Application For CACO (PDF)
• Common CACO Inspection Concerns (PDF)
• Fire Detection – CO2 – Extinguisher Requirements (PDF)

The below Affidavits are only required if you have failed the inspection and would like to close with a TCACO.

We will need the original hard copy and check to be dropped off or mailed to our office in order to issue the certificate.  

• Affidavit for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (PDF)
• Fire Affidavit (PDF)

Vacant and Foreclosing Properties

For Vacant and Foreclosing Properties click here.