A certificate of occupancy is a legal document that proves a property is safe to inhabit and meets all local code and usage requirements. It is often required for major home renovations or when ...

If your business has a bricks-and-mortar location, that location will probably need a certificate of occupancy. A "CO" is a document from your local government that says your business premises ...

Fines are common for businesses that fail to obtain a certificate of occupancy prior to opening. Each jurisdiction sets its own fine rate. For example, the city of San Marcos in Texas fines ...