Abilene, TX · Taylor County

No notary required

Certificate of Occupancy Application

Business applicants use this application to request a Certificate of Occupancy in Abilene and provide information about the property, proposed use, and inspections.

What this form is

Use this application to provide applicant and business details, describe the property’s current and proposed uses, and answer questions about operations and building features. The form lists a $100 permit fee and requires a detailed floor plan with measurements, plumbing fixtures, labeled areas, and exterior door locations. The city says occupancy or business operations are not permitted until inspections are complete and a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

Who needs it

A business applicant seeking a Certificate of Occupancy for a property in Abilene should complete this application and provide the required detailed floor plan.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form names Building Inspections at 555 Walnut Street, Abilene, Texas 79601.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires a detailed floor plan attachment, and the signer certifies the application is true and correct.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Certificate of Occupancy Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Fill in applicant and business details, proposed use, operations, and the requested building information.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Floor Plan

    Include measurements, plumbing fixtures, labeled areas, and exterior door locations on the detailed floor plan.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit the application and floor plan to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Certificate of Occupancy Application ask for?
It asks for applicant and business information, property use and operations details, building features, inspection information, and a signature and date.
What must I include with the application?
Submit a detailed floor plan with measurements, plumbing fixtures, labeled areas, and exterior door locations. The form lists a $100 permit fee.
Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requires a detailed floor plan attachment, and the signer certifies the application is true and correct.
How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
The form names Building Inspections at 555 Walnut Street, Abilene, Texas 79601. Check the city website for current contact details and submission instructions.

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.