COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
New Builds, New Tenants, or Ownership Changes need to apply for a Certificate of Occupancy.
A Certificate of Occupancy can be applied for online through our Permit Portal. If inspections fail more than twice a reinspection fee will need to be paid before your Certificate is issued. For Hotel/Motel Certificate of Occupancy all rooms will need to be inspected.
Certificate of Occupancy are NOT transferable and must be obtained before a business can open.
Your application must be received at least 15 days prior to the proposed start date for inspections to be scheduled.
INSPECTION REQUESTS
CO & Health Inspections (if applicable) are to be made through our office by calling 940-328-7716 or 940-328-7715. Fire Inspections are to be made through the Fire Marshall’s Office by calling 940-328-7791.
Once inspections have been passed, the Certificate of Occupancy will need to be signed by officials. Once the Certificate of Occupancy has been signed, a notification will be sent through the portal indicating it is ready for pick up.