Cedar Hill, TX · Dallas County
Certificate of Occupancy Application
Business operators use this application to request a Cedar Hill certificate of occupancy for a space and describe its proposed use.
What this form is
This application collects information about a business, its space, operations, parking, storage, equipment, and potential hazards. The applicant responsible for operations completes it to obtain a certificate of occupancy; the form says the property cannot be occupied or used for business until inspections occur and the certificate is issued.
Who needs it
The person responsible for operations in the space completes the application, with business and property owner contact information also requested.
How to submit it
The application lists a $100 certificate of occupancy fee. 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, and no sworn or notarized attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide business, space, operations, parking, applicant, contact person, and property owner information.
- 3
Gather Attachments
If applicable, attach a separate document listing stored rack products, projected quantities, and locations, or hazardous products and projected quantities.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who completes the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- The applicant must be the person responsible for operations in the space. The form also requests business and property owner contact information.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- The form does not specify how to submit the application. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What happens before the certificate is issued?
- The application instructions say the property cannot be occupied or used for business until all inspections have occurred and the certificate of occupancy has been issued.
Need something notarized?
This Certificate of Occupancy Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.