Certificate of Occupancy — City of Fort Worth
A Fort Worth Certificate of Occupancy is required before a restaurant may occupy and operate the space; inspections can be scheduled as early as the next business day.
What it is. The Certificate of Occupancy certifying the space is approved for the restaurant use and complies with applicable codes, issued by Fort Worth Development Services. A CO is required before occupying/operating and on a change of use.
Who issues it. City of Fort Worth — Development Services Department (City layer).
When you need it. Before occupying/operating; on a change of use.
How to apply. Apply for the CO permit online or in person; inspections can be scheduled as early as the next business day after the application is approved; pass inspections to receive the CO.
Fees. Per the Development Services schedule — see source (⟢ VERIFY).
What SpoonSeal tracks. The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.
References
- City of Fort Worth — 2025 Certificate of Occupancy Guide — https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/files/assets/public/v/3/development-services/documents/resources-applications-forms-videos/c/2025-certificate-of-occupancy-guide-new-brand.pdf — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
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Get started free →This guide is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements with the official agency linked above.