Building and Construction

Selling or Renting Your Home

If you are selling or renting a house, condominium, or townhouse, New Jersey State Law requires the property owner to obtain:

• A New Tenant/Resale Certificate
• A Smoke Detector & Carbon Monoxide Certificate

To avoid delays in closings or tenant move‑ins, please review the following guidelines:

Before Applying for a New Tenant/Resale Certificate

• Ensure all construction, electrical, and plumbing permits have been inspected and properly closed.
• Resolve any outstanding Zoning or Property Maintenance violations.
• If your home has a sump pump, it must not discharge into the sanitary sewer. It must drain outdoors without impacting neighboring properties.
• A current property survey is required.
• The use of the home (single‑family, two‑family, etc.) will be verified.

If you are unsure whether work requires a permit, contact the Construction Office. When a permit is issued, the homeowner is responsible for scheduling all required inspections, including the final inspection.
New Jersey State Law 13:45A‑16.2 requires final inspections before final payment is made to contractors.

For questions, call 201‑391‑5732.

Did You Know?

Every home in the Borough must display a house number at least 3" x 6" in size. This requirement supports public safety and ensures emergency responders can locate your home quickly.

Planning Home Improvements?

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that permits are required for a wide range of projects. The following always require permits:

• Accessory Structures (Sheds)
• Additions
• Air Conditioning (New & Replacement)
• All Interior Renovations
• Basement Renovations
• Bathroom Renovations
• Chimney Liners
• Decks (New & Replacement)
• Doors / Windows
• Driveways (New & Replacement)
• Electrical Upgrades
• Fences (New & Replacement)
• Fireplaces (Wood‑burning & Gas)
• Furnace Conversions
• Furnaces (New & Replacement)
• Gas Log Sets
• Generator Installations
• Heating Systems (New & Replacement)
• Kitchen Renovations
• Outdoor Kitchens
• Paver Patios
• Pergolas
• Pods / Dumpsters
• Pools (Above‑ground & In‑ground)
• Retaining Walls (All Heights)
• Sheds (All Sizes)
• Site Work (Soil Movement, Landscaping, Patios, Fire Pits, etc.)
• Spas / Hot Tubs
• Sprinkler Systems (Lawn)
• Soil Movement (All Amounts)
• Solar Panels
• Tree Removal (All Sizes)
• Underground Storage Tanks (Abandonment, Removal, Installation)
• Water Heaters (New & Replacement)

If you’re unsure whether your project requires a permit, call 201‑391‑5732.