Orange, MT · Essex County
Application for Certificate of Habitability
Rental property applicants use this form to request a Certificate of Habitability inspection for new rental units or changes in tenancy in Orange.
What this form is
The City of Orange Township’s Code Enforcement Division uses this application for new rental units and changes in tenancy. It requests property and applicant details, contact information, and the rental unit numbers requiring inspection. The form lists a $100 fee per rental unit, due before inspection, payable by certified check or money order to the City of Orange Township.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Certificate of Habitability inspection for a new rental unit or a change in tenancy in Orange should complete this form.
How to submit it
Return the application to the City of Orange Township Code Enforcement Division, 29 North Day Street, Room 305, Orange, New Jersey 07050. The form lists a $100 fee per rental unit, due before inspection; payment must be by certified check or money order.
About notarization
This application is submitted without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the City of Orange Township Application for Certificate of Habitability.
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Complete the Form
Enter the property block, lot, address, applicant and contact details, and unit numbers requiring inspection.
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Prepare the Fee
Provide $100 per rental unit before inspection by certified check or money order payable to the City of Orange Township.
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Submit to the City
Return the application to the Code Enforcement Division, 29 North Day Street, Room 305, Orange, New Jersey 07050.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Habitability application?
- No. This application is submitted without a notary and lists no sworn or notarized attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- Who uses the Certificate of Habitability application?
- Applicants requesting an inspection for a new rental unit or a change in tenancy use this form to provide property, applicant, and unit information.
- How do I submit the application?
- Return it to the Code Enforcement Division at 29 North Day Street, Room 305, Orange, New Jersey 07050. The form requires a $100 fee per rental unit before inspection, payable by certified check or money order.
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