Forest Hill, TX · Tarrant County
Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application
Businesses use this application to request a commercial Certificate of Occupancy from Forest Hill before occupying a building or opening for business.
What this form is
Forest Hill requires this application for a commercial space before it can be occupied or opened for business. It asks for business, owner, manager, building, insurance, and emergency contact details, and requires a site plan and floor plan. Applicants must also provide identification, a sales tax certificate, proof of insurance, and, if leasing, the lease’s first page showing the applicant’s name.
Who needs it
A business applicant seeking to occupy a commercial building or open a business in Forest Hill needs to complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Complete the application and return it to the Permit Department with the required documents and plans. The form lists [email protected] and (817) 806-4561 for contact.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requests no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the business, owner, manager, building, insurance, and emergency contact information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include identification, a sales tax certificate, proof of insurance, a site plan, and a floor plan. If leasing, include the first page of the lease showing the applicant’s name.
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Submit To The Permit Department
Return the completed application and attachments to the Permit Department using the contact information listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application do?
- It collects information for Forest Hill to review a commercial space before the business occupies the building or opens. The form includes city review sections for planning, fire, and building officials.
- What should I include with my application?
- Include a valid driver’s license or state-issued ID, sales tax certificate, proof of insurance, and a site plan and floor plan. If leasing, include the first page of the lease showing the applicant’s name.
- Do I need a notary for the Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not request a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- Return the completed application and required materials to the Permit Department. The form lists [email protected] and (817) 806-4561 for contact.
Need something notarized?
This Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.