Emory, TX · Rains County
Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application
Emory’s application is for businesses seeking a commercial Certificate of Occupancy and asks for project, tenant, owner, and intended-use details.
What this form is
This application is for a commercial property in Emory seeking a Certificate of Occupancy. It asks for project, business, tenant, and owner information, intended use and occupancy, and details about certain materials or activities; it also requests chemical data sheets for hazardous materials. The form states that a building or premises must not be used or occupied until a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
Who needs it
A business applicant seeking to use or occupy a commercial building or premises in Emory needs to 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 form lists a $50.00-per-building application fee, with stated exceptions.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks the applicant to sign and date, with no notarized attachment or related step listed.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the project, business, tenant, owner, intended-use, and occupancy information, and check any applicable listed items.
- 3
Gather Chemical Data Sheets
If hazardous materials apply, provide chemical data sheets to the Building Inspection Department listing each material’s maximum quantity.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it; it lists no notarized attachment or related step.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests project, business, tenant, and owner details, intended use and occupancy, and information about listed materials or activities.
- How do I submit the Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $50.00-per-building fee with stated exceptions.