Cupertino, CA · Santa Clara County
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Form
Commercial project owners or contractors use this form to request a temporary certificate of occupancy from Cupertino’s Building Division.
What this form is
This form requests a temporary certificate of occupancy for a commercial project and records project, owner, contractor, and bond information. It includes department and agency inspection approval fields, bond details, and an agreement to complete the building and comply with applicable codes before the TCO expires. If conditions are required, the applicant must attach a letter listing them by department and giving projected completion dates.
Who needs it
Owners or contractors seeking temporary occupancy for a commercial project in Cupertino should complete this form.
How to submit it
Submit the form to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014-3255, or email [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; if conditions apply, the applicant attaches a letter listing them and projected completion dates.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Form for a commercial project.
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Complete the Form
Provide the requested project, owner, contractor, and bond information, then sign and date the form.
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Gather Attachments
If conditions are required, attach a letter listing each department’s conditions and projected completion dates.
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Submit to the City
Send the form to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at the address or email listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Form?
- Owners or contractors seeking temporary occupancy for a commercial project in Cupertino use this form to request a temporary certificate of occupancy.
- What information does the form request?
- It requests project, owner, contractor, and bond information, and includes fields for agency inspection approvals and the applicant’s agreement to complete the work before the TCO expires.
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Form?
- No. The document is signed and dated without a notary. If conditions apply, attach a letter listing the conditions by department and projected completion dates.
- How do I submit the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Form?
- Submit it to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014-3255, or email [email protected].
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