How do I get a CO (Certificate of Occupancy)?
A Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is issued by the local building department when a new building meets the applicable requirements for legal occupancy.
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Get your certificate of occupancy in Fort Lauderdale, Broward and Palm Beach County: final inspections, open conditions, closeout.
The certificate of occupancy is the last step: the city's sign-off that a building can be legally occupied. It's issued only when every final inspection is passed and every open condition is cleared.
We track down what's still open across the master permit and sub-permits, schedule the remaining finals, and push the file through to the CO.
What to have ready
- Permit numbers for the project
- Any open city comments or failed inspections
- Contractor contact information
Don't have everything? Call anyway. We'll tell you what's missing.
Common questions about certificate of occupancy
How do I close a construction permit?
To close a construction permit, all required work must be completed in accordance with the approved plans and applicable building codes.
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