Rentals, Resales, & Applications

Per the State of New Jersey unlicensed personnel are no longer authorized to conduct inspections related to smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and Secondary Power Source Identification Label compliance. Uniform Fire Safety Act P.L. 2025, c. 19 requires that all inspections authorized under the Uniform Fire Safety Act be conducted exclusively by licensed fire inspectors.

Beginning March 26, 2026, the Borough of South Toms River will require all change in tenancy rental applications and all resale applications to obtain a Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide & Fire Extinguisher Compliance Certificate from the County Fire Marshal, 732-929-2088. After the County Fire Marshal completes the inspection, a copy of that certificate must be sent to the Borough before we will schedule our inspection. Please review the information on their website pertaining to scheduling an inspection as well as fees.

Information/Application: https://co.ocean.nj.us/OC/firemarshal/frmSmokeDetector.aspx

All other permits are issued through the South Toms River Zoning office at the above stated hours.

If you are purchasing, selling or renting a home in South Toms River, please fill out the online Resale/Rental form.

If you own a vacant home, please fill out the Vacant Property Registration

• Rentals/Resales/Zoning Applications Portal Login Click Here
• Portal Login Instructions
• the issuance and inspection of all construction permits, both residential and commercial;
• Resale/Rental Certificate
• the review and issuance of tree removal permits;
• Housing Resale Form
• Housing Rental License application
• Truth-In-Renting Form
• Canvassing – Door to Door (see here)(including Do Not Knock Registration)
• Vacant Property Registration