Certificate of Occupancy — City of Miami
A City of Miami Certificate of Occupancy is required before a space may be used, and is a prerequisite to the Certificate of Use.
What it is. The Certificate of Occupancy (CO) certifying the space may be legally occupied for its use; it is a prerequisite to the Certificate of Use.
Who issues it. City of Miami — Building Department (City layer).
When you need it. Before occupancy after a build-out or change of use; issued after inspections pass.
How to apply. Completed through the City Building Department at project close-out.
Fees. Per the City Building permitting — 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 Miami, Permits & Construction — https://www.miami.gov/Permits-Construction — 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.