Atherton, CA · San Mateo County

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Request for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy

Property owners and contractors use this form to ask Atherton’s Building Official for a temporary certificate of occupancy at a specified address.

What this form is

The request asks Atherton’s Building Official to grant a temporary certificate of occupancy for a property until a stated date, and requires the address, building permit number, reason for the request, and owner and contractor signatures. It also acknowledges required approvals and inspections, related permit requirements, and a $5,000 deposit or cash bond if the certificate is granted.

Who needs it

Property owners and contractors seeking temporary occupancy at an Atherton address use this request and provide their contact details and signatures.

How to submit it

Submit the request to the Town of Atherton Building Department, 80 Fair Oaks ln, Atherton, California 94027.

About notarization

This request is signed without a notary; the form lists owner and contractor signatures and does not identify a sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Request

    Download the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy request PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Enter the address, building permit number, requested end date, and reason; provide the owner and contractor contact details and signatures.

  3. 3

    Gather Related Permit Information

    List related permit numbers, if applicable, as requested on the form.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Building Department

    Submit the completed request to the Town of Atherton Building Department at 80 Fair Oaks ln, Atherton, California 94027.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy request ask for?
It asks for the property address, building permit number, requested end date, reason for the request, and owner and contractor signatures and contact details.
Who uses Atherton’s TCO request?
Property owners and contractors use the form to request a temporary certificate of occupancy from Atherton’s Building Official for a specified address.
Do I need a notary for the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy request?
No. The form lists owner and contractor signatures and does not identify a sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy request?
Submit it to the Town of Atherton Building Department at 80 Fair Oaks ln, Atherton, California 94027.

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