Attention Home Owners!

If you own a two family dwelling or a non-owner occupied single family dwelling, you are required by law to register your property with the Borough of Bergenfield and be subject to inspection of the rental unit only.

The Governing body of Bergenfield had passed an ordinance in 2003 to require the annual registration and inspection of all residential non-owner occupied single family dwellings and all two family dwellings even if owner occupied.  The Ordinance also requires the installation of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers in those units. 

The fee for registration and inspection is to insure the safety of all persons living in the home.  Registration forms are available in the Code Enforcement Bureau office in the Borough Hall, on this website or by calling 201-387-4055 ext. 4151.

Following are highlights of the ordinance, for complete information and any questions, please contact the Code Enforcement Bureau.

1. Minimum annual registration fee is $ 50.00 per rental unit. The fee will be waived for Senior Citizens and Veterans who qualify. (For the Senior Citizen deduction it is not determined by age;alone but also income amount. To receive the deduction, as a Senior Citizen or Veteran, you had to apply to the Tax
   Office.)
2. Annual registrations will be due no later than February 15th of each calendar year. Updated registrations will be required whenever a change in occupancy occurs during the annual registration period.
3. Owners of subject structures must submit to annual inspections for compliance with the ordinance.  Additionally, owners must submit to an inspection whenever a change in occupancy occurs.
4. Owners not in compliance with this ordinance will be subject to fines.

As a resident if you suspect a potential violation to this Ordinance, please contact the Task Force Hotline at 201-387-0300 to report any infractions or directly to the Code Enforcement Bureau.  All information will be kept confidential.

Click below to download form:

• Housing Registration Form
• Code Enforcement 2008 complaint form