Cottonwood, AZ · Yavapai County
Application for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Property owners or contractors use this application to request temporary occupancy of part of a structure before the entire project is complete.
What this form is
The application requests a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for portions of a structure before the entire structure is complete, subject to Building Official findings and required approvals. It asks for applicant and owner details, project and permit information, requested occupancy dates and areas, unfinished work, and the reason for the request. The form also describes processing fees, a required bond, inspections, and approval conditions.
Who needs it
A property owner or contractor seeking temporary occupancy of part of a structure before the entire project is complete should submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the City of Cottonwood Community Development - Building Department at 111 N. Main St., Cottonwood, AZ 86326; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer acknowledges the terms and conditions, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy application.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and owner details, project information, requested occupancy dates and areas, unfinished work, and the reason for the request.
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Gather Required Items
The form states that a processing fee and a bond are required before issuance; it does not specify a minimum bond amount.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the application to acknowledge its provisions and the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy terms and conditions.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the City of Cottonwood Community Development - Building Department at 111 N. Main St., Cottonwood, AZ 86326.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy application request?
- It requests temporary occupancy of part of a structure before the entire structure is complete and asks for applicant, owner, project, occupancy, and unfinished-work details.
- Who should complete this application?
- The form is for an owner or contractor requesting temporary occupancy. The signer agrees to follow the application provisions and conditions associated with approval.
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy application?
- No. The application has a signature and date field but no notary block; the signer acknowledges the terms and conditions, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.
- How do I submit the application?
- Submit it to the City of Cottonwood Community Development - Building Department at 111 N. Main St., Cottonwood, AZ 86326. Check the city website for current contact details.
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