Code Enforcement and Housing Department

The Mount Holly Housing Department and Code Enforcement Office protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents. They enforce property standards and manage property compliance across the township. Below is an official overview of their core public services.

Housing Department Services

The Housing Department monitors the quality of life and safety across local residential properties.

Rental Licensing and Registration: Issues mandatory rental licenses, collects updated Landlord Registration Files, and processes landlord permits.

Resale and Rental Inspections: Conducts mandatory health and safety property checks required for residential resales and tenancy turnovers.

Certificates of Occupancy: Reviews applications and issues a Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO) to confirm structures match safety standards before being occupied.

Trash and Escrow Verifications: Coordinates with real estate agents and escrow officers to verify property closing data regarding trash compliance, recycling bucket audits, and fee releases. 

Code Enforcement Office Services

The Code Enforcement Office enforces municipal ordinances and the International Property Maintenance Code to keep local neighborhoods safe, clean, and financially viable. 

Property Maintenance Inspections: Investigates neighborhood violations including overgrown lawns, structural damage, and accumulated trash or debris.

Vacant Property Management: Requires owners of abandoned or empty structures to complete a Vacant Building Registration Application to ensure safety and prevent neighborhood blight.

Nuisance and Vehicle Violations: Cites and manages properties harboring junked, unregistered, or untagged vehicles parked outside properties.