The Inspections Team is comprised of approximately 20 individuals which include Code Enforcement Officers, a Zoning Official, Construction Officials, and a host of other professional and administrative personnel dedicated to ensuring that all properties in Willingboro are maintained in a safe and sanitary manner. We do this by ensuring that all construction work in the Township complies with the requirements of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.

Additionally, the department also inspects for compliance to the Township code and enforces the Township’s property maintenance and other zoning standards. Our clerical staff and licensed inspectors do their best to grant your Certificate of Occupancy in the most responsible professional and efficient manner possible.

Our Code Enforcement Officers inspect residential and commercial properties for critical maintenance issues, such as landscaping issues, trash, hazardous debris, and unsanitary conditions.  We also conduct housing, rental, resale, and zoning inspections.

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Inspections Process

1. Case progression can vary depending upon the nature of the violation or a number of variables.
2. A complaint is received by the department.
3. An inspection is scheduled to verify that a violation exists on the property.
4. The property owner is then notified that a violation(s) exists and is given a reasonable period of time in which to correct the violation(s).
5. A follow-up inspection is performed to verify that the violation(s) has been corrected.
6. If compliance is not achieved after the time given by the Department of Inspections, the violation may be abated by the Township, a lien is placed on the property, and the matter referred to Municipal Court for resolution.

Code Enforcement Process

Code enforcement cases can begin in a number of different ways; most commonly a complaint is called into the department by a citizen.  Complaints may remain anonymous or they may leave a name and number so they can be contacted in the future.  To call in a complaint, please call 609-877-2200 extension 1214.

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