What does the Certificate of Occupancy Application ask for?

It asks for the premises address, building details, proposed and existing uses, ownership information, and contact details for the certificate recipient and inspection scheduling.

How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy Application?

Submit it to the City of Elmira Inspection Services Department at 101 W. Second St., Elmira, NY 14901. The form lists fees based on application type and construction cost.

Do I need to include plans with the application?

The form says plans drawn to scale showing the buildings or structures and their location are submitted with the application.

Elmira, NY · Chemung County

No notary required

Application for a Certificate of Occupancy

Elmira property owners or applicants use this application to request a Certificate of Occupancy and provide information about the premises and proposed use.

What this form is

This application requests a Certificate of Occupancy for premises in Elmira and asks for the address, building details, intended and existing uses, owner information, and the person to receive the certificate. The form states that plans drawn to scale are submitted with the application and asks applicants to contact the inspector to schedule an inspection. It lists fees that vary by application type and construction cost.

Who needs it

A person applying for a Certificate of Occupancy for Elmira premises should complete the form and provide the requested property and use details.

How to submit it

Submit it to the City of Elmira Inspection Services Department, 101 W. Second St., Elmira, NY 14901. The form lists fees based on the application type and construction cost.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies that the statements and data are true to the best of their knowledge and belief.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the premises address, building and use details, owner information, and contact details requested on the form.
3
Gather The Plans
Include the plans drawn to scale that show the buildings or structures and their location, as described on the form.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to Inspection Services at 101 W. Second St., Elmira, NY 14901; check the listed fee for your application type and construction cost.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Certificate of Occupancy Application ask for?: It asks for the premises address, building details, proposed and existing uses, ownership information, and contact details for the certificate recipient and inspection scheduling.
Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy Application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies that the statements and data are true to the best of their knowledge and belief.
How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy Application?: Submit it to the City of Elmira Inspection Services Department at 101 W. Second St., Elmira, NY 14901. The form lists fees based on application type and construction cost.
Do I need to include plans with the application?: The form says plans drawn to scale showing the buildings or structures and their location are submitted with the application.

Need something notarized?

This Application for a Certificate of Occupancy doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Elmira form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.