Certificate of Occupancy — Sacramento
Sacramento requires a Certificate of Occupancy for commercial tenant improvements that change the use of the space.
What it is. The Certificate of Occupancy certifying a commercial space meets current California codes for its use; required for new buildings, additions, remodels, and TIs where the use changes.
Who issues it. City of Sacramento — Community Development Department, Building Division (City layer).
When you need it. When commercial use changes (e.g., retail to restaurant); issued after all inspections pass.
How to apply. Completed through the Building Division at project close-out after final inspection.
Fees. Per Building Division 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 Sacramento, Certificates of Occupancy — https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/building/inspections/certificates-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.