Dennis Township, MT · Cape May County
Application for Certificate of Occupancy
Property owners or agents use this application to request a certificate of occupancy, continued occupancy, clearance, or temporary occupancy from Dennis Township.
What this form is
This application lets an owner or agent request a Certificate of Occupancy, Certificate of Continued Occupancy, Lead Hazard Abatement Certificate of Clearance, or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. It asks for the property and owner details, contractor information, use group, construction cost, and a description of work or use. Applicants requesting temporary occupancy can explain why, and should describe deviations from approved plans.
Who needs it
An owner or agent seeking one of the occupancy or clearance certificates listed on the application should complete it.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document has no notary block; the signer signs it, and no sworn or notarized attachment or related step is listed.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested property, owner, contractor, use, construction cost, and work or use details.
- 3
Describe Any Plan Deviations
If the building differs from approved plans, describe the deviations; explain why if requesting temporary occupancy.
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Submit To The Township
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What certificates can I request with this application?
- The application lists a Certificate of Occupancy, Certificate of Continued Occupancy, Lead Hazard Abatement Certificate of Clearance, and Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for property, owner, and contractor details; the use group; final construction cost; and a description of work or use. It also provides space to explain temporary occupancy requests and plan deviations.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy application?
- No. This application has no notary block or notarized attachment listed; the signer signs it.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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