Brownwood, TX · Brown County
Request for Certificate of Occupancy
Brownwood businesses use this request to notify the city that they are seeking a Certificate of Occupancy and to establish a commercial utility service account.
What this form is
Completing this request notifies the City of Brownwood that a business is seeking a Certificate of Occupancy and authorizes establishment of a commercial utility service account. The request is not a temporary or interim certificate. The city says a building inspection is required, and a $50 fee is required; an invoice may be requested. The form asks for business and owner contact information and a signature and date.
Who needs it
A business owner seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for a business address in Brownwood should complete and return this request.
How to submit it
Return the completed form to the Planning and Development Department. Pay the $50 fee at City Hall, 501 Center Ave, or request an invoice.
About notarization
This request is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Request
Download the Request for Certificate of Occupancy PDF.
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Complete the Form
Enter the business and owner information, then sign and date the request.
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Prepare the Submission
The form does not list attachments. Pay the $50 fee at City Hall or request an invoice.
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Return It to the City
Return the completed form to the Planning and Development Department.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy request?
- No. The request calls for a signature and date, not notarization. The document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy request?
- Return the completed form to the Planning and Development Department. The $50 fee may be paid at City Hall, 501 Center Ave, or you may request an invoice.
- Does this request serve as a temporary Certificate of Occupancy?
- No. The form states that the request does not function as a temporary or interim Certificate of Occupancy.
- What happens after I submit the request?
- A Building Official will contact you to arrange appropriate documents and inspections. The form states that receiving a Certificate of Occupancy requires a building inspection.