Inspection FAQs / What to Expect After Permit Is Issued

A Certificate of Occupancy will be issued after all required permits and documentation are on file and both the Planning and Zoning Site Final inspection and the Building Department Final inspection have been approved. Please allow up to two business days after final inspection approval for issuance. The Certificate of Occupancy will be emailed to the permit holder and will also be available in the CitizenServe Portal.

For projects regulated under the International Building Code, a Certificate of Occupancy is issued after final inspection for new buildings, tenant build-outs, core and shell projects, additions, and any project involving a change in occupancy classification. A Certificate of Occupancy may also be required for major alterations that affect structural elements, life safety systems, or the use of the space.

For projects regulated under the International Residential Code, a Certificate of Occupancy is issued after final inspection for all new one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. A Certificate of Occupancy is also required for any change in the use or occupancy of a residential structure.

NOTE: Certificates of Occupancy are not issued for accessory structures, manufactured homes, modular buildings, or park model units.