Get Certificate Of Occupancy For Residential Property

A Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is a document provided by the City that proves a structure is habitable based on its legal use and type of property and meets all housing and building codes.

The cost for a CO is $215.00 plus a $65.00 Code Compliance fee. A "record change" can be made to a CO when only the name of the business (DBA) changes. The cost is $30.00. For Multifamily uses, this option is only available when no code violations are on record for the apartment.

A Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained before a commercial building or an individual lease space within a commercial building may be occupied, or if changes to an existing occupancy classification are made.

Tarrant County does not have the authority to implement or enforce zoning or building codes in unincorporated areas of the county and therefore, Tarrant County does not issue Certificates of Occupancy or Building Permits.

Change of Use If the proposed business is a different type of business than what currently operates in the space, then a new Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is needed to legally operate the business within the City of Fort Worth. A change of use permit can be applied for with or without associated remodeling.

Set Fines. Fines are common for businesses that fail to obtain a certificate of occupancy prior to opening. Each jurisdiction sets its own fine rate. For example, the city of San Marcos in Texas fines individuals $544 for no certificate of occupancy.

A Certificate of Occupancy is required for any building. A new CO is required whenever any of the following occurs: Any new building that is constructed and will be occupied. An existing building or lease space that is remodeled or altered.

A Certificate of Occupancy is required for any building. A new CO is required whenever any of the following occurs: Any new building that is constructed and will be occupied. An existing building or lease space that is remodeled or altered.