San Antonio, TX · Bexar County
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Application
Contractors use this application to request a temporary certificate of occupancy for a building or portion of a building in San Antonio.
What this form is
This application requests temporary occupancy for a building or specified area while permitted work is being completed. It asks for the building permit number and address, applicant contact details, requested occupancy and completion dates, areas and reason for the request, and the applicant’s signature. The city requires applicable permits, inspection approvals, safety items, certifications, and fees before issuing a temporary certificate.
Who needs it
A contractor or other applicant listed as a building-permit contact or established delegate uses this application to request temporary occupancy.
How to submit it
Submit a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy request through the BuildSA Portal as an amendment to the building permit. The form notes that an issuance fee must be paid before the certificate is issued.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide the building permit and address, applicant contact information, requested occupancy date, anticipated completion date, areas, and reason.
- 3
Gather Required Items
Ensure necessary permits, inspection approvals, certifications, and special inspection reports are submitted and approved as required.
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Submit Through BuildSA
Submit a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy request through the BuildSA Portal as an amendment to the building permit.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy application request?
- It requests temporary occupancy for a building or specified area and collects permit, applicant, occupancy-date, project-completion, area, and request-reason details.
- Who can apply for a temporary certificate of occupancy?
- The applicant must be listed as a contact on the building permit or be an established delegate. The form is for requesting temporary occupancy while permitted work is being completed.
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the document identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy application?
- Submit a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy request through the BuildSA Portal as an amendment to the building permit. An issuance fee must be paid before the certificate is issued.
Need something notarized?
This Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.