Certificate of Occupancy Form

2. Certificate of Occupancy / Release of Utilities Application
   Per City ordinance, the City of Farmers Branch requires a Certificate of Occupancy upon any change of ownership or occupancy of a single family home. In order to issue a Certificate of Occupancy, the City is required to perform an inspection to ensure that the home meets the City's minimum housing code (Ordinance No. 1038.) The City will check the A/C powered (line voltage), smoke detectors, properly installed water heater (vented, temperature and pressure relief valve), general condition of the roof and exterior building, exposed wiring, etc. The City will pro-actively release the requested utilities to the electric and gas companies within 24 hours of the approved inspection. All applicants are responsible for contacting the appropriate utility offices to set up accounts for service prior to the City release. Once a completed application is received, a Code Enforcement Officer will contact the applicant within 1 business day to schedule an inspection date and time.

   Per City ordinance, the City of Farmers Branch requires a Certificate of Occupancy upon any change of ownership or occupancy of a single family home. In order to issue a Certificate of Occupancy, the City is required to perform an inspection to ensure that the home meets the City's minimum housing code (Ordinance No. 1038.) The City will check the A/C powered (line voltage), smoke detectors, properly installed water heater (vented, temperature and pressure relief valve), general condition of the roof and exterior building, exposed wiring, etc. The City will pro-actively release the requested utilities to the electric and gas companies within 24 hours of the approved inspection. All applicants are responsible for contacting the appropriate utility offices to set up accounts for service prior to the City release. Once a completed application is received, a Code Enforcement Officer will contact the applicant within 1 business day to schedule an inspection date and time.

6. LOCATION INFORMATION

8. Property Address*

10. Smoke Detectors Compliant?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
    3. Don't Know

12. Number of Bedrooms:*

13. Number of Bathrooms:*

14. Pool or Spa?*

    1. Yes
    2. No

16. Garage Size/Number of Cars*

17. Garage Type*

    1. Converted
    2. Carport
    3. None

21. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION

23. First Name*

24. Last Name*

26. Email Address*

27. Phone Number*

28. Alternate Phone Number

30. DOB*
    DOB

31. DL #*

33. Mailing Address*

35. City*

36. State*

37. Zip*

41. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY INFORMATION (IF HOME WILL BE OCCUPIED WITHIN 30 DAYS)

43. Occupancy Status*

    1. Owner Occupied
    2. Tenant Occupied

44. Move in Date*

46. Number of Adults*

47. Number of Children*

48. Number of Vehicles*

52. IF TENANT OCCUPIED

54. Single Family Licence Number

55. Expiration Date

57. Tenant Name(s)

59. Phone Number

60. Alternate Phone Number

61. Email Address

63. Tenant DOB
    Tenant DOB

64. Tenant DL #

68. REQUIREMENTS
    The Certificate of Occupancy or Release of Utilities will not be issued unless the following conditions are met: The application is complete, signed and received by the City. • The applicant shall make the premises available for inspection. • An inspection of the property is performed by a City Code Enforcement Officer. • The property & structure meets or exceeds Minimum Housing Codes for occupancy. • Rental property obtains and/or maintains a current Single Family Rental License. • All open or expired permits are satisfactorily resolved. • Work performed at the property without a permit shall be properly permitted and brought to current minimum construction code standards. • All labor/property liens are resolved. • If, in the opinion of the Building Official or his designee, unsafe electrical or gas piping conditions are found, service shall be terminated immediately. • The applicant agrees to hold the City harmless from any loss, damages or liability of expenses.

    The Certificate of Occupancy or Release of Utilities will not be issued unless the following conditions are met: The application is complete, signed and received by the City. • The applicant shall make the premises available for inspection. • An inspection of the property is performed by a City Code Enforcement Officer. • The property & structure meets or exceeds Minimum Housing Codes for occupancy. • Rental property obtains and/or maintains a current Single Family Rental License. • All open or expired permits are satisfactorily resolved. • Work performed at the property without a permit shall be properly permitted and brought to current minimum construction code standards. • All labor/property liens are resolved. • If, in the opinion of the Building Official or his designee, unsafe electrical or gas piping conditions are found, service shall be terminated immediately. • The applicant agrees to hold the City harmless from any loss, damages or liability of expenses.

70. Preferred Inspection Date & Time*
    Preferred Inspection Date & Time

    Preferred Inspection Date & Time

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72. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
73. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

74. Submit

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