Certificate of Occupancy Solutions

for Austin’s Commercial Business Owners

4. Substantially lower Insurance costs.

   “Austin City Permits helped us to take care of our Certificate of Occupancy needs in an economical, efficient

    manner. We also realized a substantial savings on the cost of our annual Fire Insurance premiums, as a result of

    obtaining our Certificate of Occupancy.”       Ohlan Cothran, Founder, Steve Cothran, President, Cothran’s Safe and Lock

1. Legally, a Certificate of Occupancy is required in Austin, Texas:

    Title 25. Land Development Code. § 25-1-361 (A):

     ... a person may not use, occupy, or change the existing use or occupancy

     of a structure unless the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy

     for the structure.

3. It’s a practical necessity.

    “An Insurance carrier can refuse a claim on a fire loss, if a business does not

     have all required permits, including a Certificate of Occupancy for the current Use” - City of Austin Official

2. It’s the right thing to do, for the safety and health of the Public.

If you don’t have a Certificate of Occupancy, get one!

Email or call 775 - 6834, for answers regarding your Certificate of Occupancy.