Richland Hills, TX · Tarrant County
Residential Certificate of Occupancy
Residential rental property owners use this application to request a Certificate of Occupancy and arrange the required building inspection.
What this form is
This application is for residential rental properties and requests property, owner, and contact details. The form says rentals need a passed building inspection and a Certificate of Occupancy on file before new water service is set up, and the property cannot be occupied until the certificate is issued. It includes a $100 application fee and an inspection checklist.
Who needs it
Owners of residential rental properties complete this application and arrange an inspection before a new water service setup or tenant move-in.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The checklist lists a $100 application fee and says to contact Bureau Veritas at 817-335-8111 to schedule an inspection.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Residential Certificate of Occupancy application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the rental property and owner details, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Review the Inspection Checklist
Review the listed building inspection requirements and complete the items before requesting the final inspection.
- 4
Submit and Schedule an Inspection
Submit the application to the city department named on the form. Contact Bureau Veritas at 817-335-8111 to schedule an inspection.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Residential Certificate of Occupancy application?
- The application is for residential rental properties. It asks for the rental property address and details about the owner, including contact information.
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Certificate of Occupancy application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Residential Certificate of Occupancy application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The checklist lists a $100 fee and says to contact Bureau Veritas at 817-335-8111 to schedule an inspection.
- When can a tenant move into the rental property?
- The form says a tenant may not move in until the Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. It also says the property may not be occupied by people or possessions before issuance.
Need something notarized?
This Residential Certificate of Occupancy doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.