Ventura, CA · Ventura County
Request for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Commercial and Multi-Family
Commercial and multi-family owners or tenants use this application to request temporary occupancy before final approval of all development-related requirements.
What this form is
This application requests a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for a commercial or multi-family building when most construction is complete but some work remains. The city evaluates health and safety conditions, required inspections, and outstanding corrections before deciding whether to allow temporary occupancy. The application asks for project and applicant details, the desired occupancy date and duration, the reason for the request, and a signature.
Who needs it
A commercial or multi-family building owner, tenant, or applicant seeking occupancy before final approval should complete one application per building.
How to submit it
Electronically submit the completed application to the Building Inspector or Building Official in adequate time. The city sends an invoice through Ventura OPS for payment.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Get the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy request for commercial and multi-family buildings.
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Complete and Sign
Provide project and applicant details, the requested occupancy date and duration, and the reason for the request; then sign the application.
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Gather Required Approvals
Obtain approval signatures on the City of Ventura Building Division Final Inspection Information Sheet and meet the listed fire and life safety requirements.
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Submit to the City
Electronically submit the completed application to the Building Inspector or Building Official in adequate time.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy request?
- No. The application has a signature line but does not require a notary. It lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the applicant just signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy request?
- Electronically submit the completed application to the Building Inspector or Building Official in adequate time. The city sends an invoice through Ventura OPS for payment.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the permit number, project name and address, contractor, owner or tenant, desired occupancy date and duration, reason for the request, applicant contact details, and signature.
- Is a separate application needed for each building?
- Yes. The form says to submit one application per building. It also states that the requested duration has a 90-day maximum.
Need something notarized?
This Request for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Commercial and Multi-Family doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ventura form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.