Stephenville, TX · Erath County
Certificate of Occupancy Application
Businesses and property occupants use this application to request a Certificate of Occupancy for a vacant property or building in Stephenville.
What this form is
This application requests a Certificate of Occupancy authorizing the use of vacant land or a building in Stephenville. It asks for the property address, business and occupant details, building size and use, owner and contact information, and information about site activities, storage, parking, and potential hazards. The document states that a $100 permit fee is due when the application is submitted.
Who needs it
A business or occupant seeking authorization to use vacant land or a building in Stephenville should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The $100 permit fee is due upon submittal.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy Application for use in Stephenville.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property, business, occupant, owner, contact, building-use, and site-activity information requested.
- 3
Review City Requirements
Check the form's notes about separate permits for signage, wastewater discharge, and food service, where applicable.
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Submit The Application
Submit the application to the city department named on the form. The stated $100 permit fee is due upon submittal.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Stephenville Certificate of Occupancy Application for?
- It requests authorization to use vacant land or a building in Stephenville and collects information about the property, business, occupancy, and activities.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The form states that the $100 permit fee is due upon submittal.
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.