Hayward, CA · Alameda County
Request for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
This request form is for a permit holder or business or resident seeking temporary occupancy of a Hayward building before project completion.
What this form is
Use this form to request occupancy or partial occupancy of a building before the project is complete. The form says Fire Department approval is required before the request can be considered, and lists conditions and supporting items related to fees, safety, access, landscaping, and project approvals. It asks for the occupancy location, permit number, reason for the request, and contact and signature details for the permit holder and construction company.
Who needs it
A permit holder seeking temporary occupancy of a building in Hayward before project completion should complete this request.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Request
Download the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy request form.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the occupancy location, permit application number, reason for the request, and requested contact and signature details.
- 3
Gather Supporting Items
Review the listed requirements and gather applicable supporting items, including the attached landscape and Fire Department materials.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the request to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy request do?
- It requests temporary or partial occupancy of a building before project completion. The form lists conditions and supporting items for the city's case-by-case review.
- Who should complete this request?
- A permit holder seeking temporary occupancy should complete it with the requested business or resident name, permit application number, address, reason, and contact and signature details.
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy request?
- No. This request is signed and dated without a notary, and the document does not identify an attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy request?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.