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The information on this page explains the city of Phoenix Certificate of Occupancy process. Not all projects require a Certificate of Occupancy to be issued. A Certificate of Occupancy is required for the following projects:

	New commercial and residential structures
	Tenant improvement of a newly occupied space
	Tenant improvement or remodel that involves a change in the occupancy type
	Other projects as determined

When required inspections are made on a project, the inspector will indicate whether the inspection has "passed" or "failed", and that information is entered into the Development Services database. When all required inspections have "passed" and the information is entered in the database, a Certificate of Occupancy will be automatically generated if the project requires one. A "green tag" that signifies compliance with certain code requirements will be given to projects that do not require a new Certificate of Occupancy.

For more information about certificate of occupancy requirements, look at:

	Certificate of Occupancy Guidelines (68 KB)
	Certificate of Occupancy - Existing Building Checklist
	Certificate of Occupancy - Application to Establish Use
	Certificate of Occupancy - Existing Building Questionnaire (62 KB)

If you need further information, have any questions, or wish to speak to someone in person regarding this process, contact the Development Services Department at 602-262-7811, or visit the Development Center located inside City Hall at 200 W. Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85003.