Bellville, TX · Austin County
Certificate of Occupancy Application
This application collects business, building, and hazard information from applicants seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for a building or premises.
What this form is
The application is for a building or premises that has been created, erected, changed, converted, altered, or enlarged in use or structure. Its text says a building or premises may not be used or occupied until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. It asks for company and owner details, building occupancy and zoning information, hazard-related activities and materials, and the applicant’s signature and date.
Who needs it
A company or applicant seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for a building or premises should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests chemical data sheets for hazardous materials, but states no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the company, owner, building, zoning, and hazard information requested on the form, then sign and date it.
- 3
Gather Chemical Data Sheets
If hazardous materials are involved, provide chemical data sheets to the Building Inspection Department, as the form directs.
- 4
Submit The Application
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Certificate of Occupancy Application ask for?
- It asks for company and owner details, building occupancy and zoning information, hazard-related activities and materials, and the applicant’s signature and date.
- Who should complete this application?
- A company or applicant seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for a building or premises should complete the application.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requests chemical data sheets for hazardous materials, but does not state that an attachment must be sworn or notarized.