Kingsville, TX · Kleberg County
Certificate of Occupancy Application
This application is for building owners or tenants seeking a Kingsville Certificate of Occupancy for a proposed business use or building.
What this form is
The application collects project, owner, and tenant information, along with details about the proposed business use, building occupancy, parking, and potentially hazardous activities or materials. The form says a Certificate of Occupancy must be issued before a building or premises is used or occupied. It lists a $75 application fee, additional fees for each floor of multi-story buildings, and separate Fire Marshal and Health Department fees.
Who needs it
Building owners or tenants seeking approval to use or occupy a building or premises for a proposed business should complete this application.
How to submit it
The form lists the City of Kingsville at 410 W. King Ave., Kingsville, TX 78363, and [email protected]. It states that the $75 application fee is due upon submission.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not mention any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy Application from the City of Kingsville website.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the project, owner, and tenant information and answer the questions about business activities and materials.
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Gather Required Information
Provide a site plan and electric power before inspections are scheduled; provide chemical data sheets to the Building Inspection Department when applicable.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application with the $75 fee to the address or email listed on the form. Additional fees may apply.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should file the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- Building owners or tenants seeking to use or occupy a building or premises for a proposed business should complete the application with project, owner, and tenant information.
- What does the application ask for?
- It asks for the proposed business name and use, project address, building and parking details, owner and tenant contact information, and information about listed activities or materials.
- 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 mention any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- The form lists the City of Kingsville address and [email protected]. It says the $75 application fee is due upon submission.
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.