What does the South Houston Certificate of Occupancy Application ask for?

It requests applicant, business, property, proposed-use, construction, parking, and hazardous-material information, along with the projected business opening date.

What documents should I provide with the application?

The form lists a Texas driver's license, Texas Sales & Use Tax Permit, D.B.A., and lease agreement. If construction or modifications are proposed, it also says to submit plans and specifications.

Do I need a notary for the South Houston Certificate of Occupancy Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists supporting documents but does not say they must be notarized or sworn.

South Houston, TX · Harris County

No notary required

Certificate of Occupancy Application

South Houston applicants use this application to request a certificate of occupancy for a business at a property in the city.

What this form is

Use this application to request a certificate of occupancy for a business in South Houston. It asks for applicant, business, property, proposed-use, construction, parking, and hazardous-material details; applicants proposing construction must submit plans and specifications. The form lists a $400 application fee and a $35 reinspection fee, and says the business cannot open until all inspections are passed.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a certificate of occupancy for a South Houston business should complete the form and provide the listed supporting documents.

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 listed supporting documents are a Texas driver's license, sales and use tax permit, DBA, and lease agreement.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the South Houston Certificate of Occupancy Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Print clearly in blue or black ink and complete all requested information.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include the listed driver's license, sales and use tax permit, D.B.A., and lease agreement; submit plans and specifications if construction is proposed.
4
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

What does the South Houston Certificate of Occupancy Application ask for?: It requests applicant, business, property, proposed-use, construction, parking, and hazardous-material information, along with the projected business opening date.
What documents should I provide with the application?: The form lists a Texas driver's license, Texas Sales & Use Tax Permit, D.B.A., and lease agreement. If construction or modifications are proposed, it also says to submit plans and specifications.
Do I need a notary for the South Houston Certificate of Occupancy Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists supporting documents but does not say they must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the South Houston 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.