Certificate of Occupancy — City of Orlando
Orlando issues a Certificate of Occupancy (new/change of use) or Certificate of Completion (renovation) at project close-out.
What it is. The Certificate of Occupancy (for new construction or change of use) or Certificate of Completion (for renovations) confirming the project meets code and may be occupied.
Who issues it. City of Orlando — Permitting Services Division (City layer).
When you need it. Before occupancy after a build-out or change of use; issued after inspections pass.
How to apply. Request the CO/CC through Permitting Services at close-out.
Fees. Per the City 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 Orlando, Request a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy — https://www.orlando.gov/Building-Development/Permits-Inspections/Other/Request-a-Temporary-Certificate-of-Occupancy — 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.