Lancaster, TX · Dallas County
Certificate of Occupancy Application
This application is for businesses seeking a Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Lancaster for a new building, change of tenant, change of use, or new owner.
What this form is
The application requests a Certificate of Occupancy and asks for business and property details, the proposed use, building information, and answers about activities such as food sales, hazardous materials, and outdoor storage. The city reviews the application before building and fire inspections can be scheduled. Applicants must attach a scaled, dimensioned floor plan; churches and restaurants with fixed seating or tables and chairs must also attach a seating plan.
Who needs it
A business applicant or authorized agent should complete this application when seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for a new building, change of tenant, change of use, or new owner.
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 Lancaster Certificate of Occupancy application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Answer the questions and provide business, property, building, and proposed-use information.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach a scaled, dimensioned floor plan and, when applicable, a seating plan or hazardous-material listing.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should complete the Lancaster Certificate of Occupancy application?
- A business applicant or authorized agent seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for a new building, change of tenant, change of use, or new owner should complete the application.
- What attachments does the application request?
- Attach a scaled, dimensioned floor plan showing corridors, rooms, exits, and room uses. Churches and restaurants with fixed seating or tables and chairs should also attach a seating plan with dimensions and aisle widths.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; 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.
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.