Certificate of Occupancy

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q.        I am opening a business in the City of Lake Worth. Will I need a Certificate of Occupancy?

A.        Building Code and City Ordinance requires that prior to a business opening its doors for business, a certificate of occupancy must be obtained. The CO Application needs to be filled out completely and turned into the permit department with the $100.00 fee. Once the application has been obtained an inspection will be scheduled for the Fire Marshall and Building Inspector to come out and perform a walk through inspection of the structure. Once an inspection has been passed by both departments, a CO will be processed and mailed or delivered to the business. The CO must be posted in a conspicuous place at all times