Hayward, CA · Alameda County

No notary required

Temporary Certificate Of Occupancy Request

Hayward permit holders or construction companies use this request to seek temporary occupancy of a building or portion before the project is complete.

What this form is

This request asks the City of Hayward to consider a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy before an entire building or structure is complete. It is processed case by case and asks for the business or resident name, permit application number, address, requested effective and end dates, reason for the request, and items remaining to be completed. The form also lists required project conditions and supporting landscape documents.

Who needs it

A permit holder or construction company seeking temporary occupancy before project completion should complete the request and provide the listed project information.

How to submit it

Submit the request to the Development Services Department at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. The document states that a $588 processing and review fee is due upon submittal.

About notarization

The permit holder and construction company sign without a notary; the document identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Request

    Download the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Request PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Provide the business or resident name, permit number, address, requested dates, reason, and remaining work.

  3. 3

    Gather Listed Attachments

    If landscape improvements are required, gather the confirmation letter, certificate of deposit account information, and signed contract listed in the document.

  4. 4

    Submit To Development Services

    Submit the request to Development Services at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541, with the $588 processing and review fee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Request?
No. The permit holder and construction company sign the request without a notary, and the document identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Request?
Submit it to the Development Services Department at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. The form states that a $588 processing and review fee is due upon submittal.
What information does the request ask for?
It asks for the business or resident name, permit application number, address, requested occupancy dates, reason for the request, and items that remain to be completed.
What supporting items may be required?
For required landscape improvements, the document lists a confirmation letter, certificate of deposit account information, and a signed landscape or general contractor contract.

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This Temporary Certificate Of Occupancy Request doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hayward form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.