Milpitas, CA · Santa Clara County
Authorization To Occupy Prior To Permit Final: Temporary Certificate Of Occupancy
This document explains how owners and contractors request a temporary certificate of occupancy from Milpitas before permitted work is complete.
What this form is
Use this document to request permission to occupy a permitted site, building, or portion of a building before the work is complete. The city requires final inspections and applicable approvals before a request can be submitted; the request must identify the area, occupancy dates, reason, and remaining deficiencies. The document includes a sample request letter and explains other requirements, including occupancy phasing plans when applicable.
Who needs it
Owners and contractors seeking early occupancy of a permitted building, site, or project phase in Milpitas use this request process.
How to submit it
After initial final inspections and applicable TCO requirements are met, email a written request on letterhead, signed by the owner and contractor, to [email protected]. Identify the area to be occupied and pay the required fees.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the sample request letter calls for the owner and construction company to sign and date it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Document
Download the Milpitas temporary certificate of occupancy document and review its requirements and sample request letter.
- 2
Complete The Request Letter
Prepare a written request on letterhead with the project details, requested occupancy dates, area, reason, and remaining deficiencies.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Complete applicable inspections and requirements; submit occupancy phasing plans or a faithful performance deposit if required.
- 4
Submit To The City
Have the owner and contractor sign the request, email it to [email protected], and pay the required fees.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the temporary certificate of occupancy request?
- No. The sample letter calls for signatures from the owner and construction company, but does not require notarization.
- How do I submit a temporary certificate of occupancy request?
- After initial final inspections and applicable requirements are met, email a signed written request on letterhead to [email protected] and pay the required fees.
- What information should the request letter include?
- The sample letter asks for the project or business name, address, permit number, requested occupancy and expiration dates, area, reason, and lists of remaining deficiencies.
- Are occupancy phasing plans required?
- They are required in advance when requesting early occupancy of isolated portions or phases of a project, and must be reviewed and approved.
Need something notarized?
This Authorization To Occupy Prior To Permit Final: Temporary Certificate Of Occupancy doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Milpitas form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.