Gainesville, TX · Cooke County
Certificate of Occupancy Application
Business owners or tenants use this application to provide Gainesville with business location, ownership, activity, and building information for a Certificate of Occupancy.
What this form is
This application provides Gainesville’s Community Development Department with information about a business and its location for a Certificate of Occupancy. It includes options for new occupancy, change of ownership, and change of business name, and asks about business activities, hazardous materials, utilities, signs, and building work. If certain materials will be used or stored, the form asks for descriptions, quantities, and MSDS sheets.
Who needs it
A tenant or business owner seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for a new occupancy or a change involving the business should complete and sign 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; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in business and owner details, select the certificate and business types, and answer the questions about the premises.
- 3
Gather Requested Attachments
If the form’s materials questions apply, attach descriptions, quantities, and MSDS sheets.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Certificate of Occupancy Application request?
- It asks for business location and owner details, business activity, certificate type, and answers about materials, processes, signs, and building work.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line for the tenant or business owner, with no notary block. The signer just signs and dates it.
- 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.