The information on this page explains the city of Phoenix Certificate of Occupancy process. Not all projects require a
Certificate of Occupancy to be issued. A Certificate of Occupancy is required
for the following projects:
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New commercial and residential structures |
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Tenant improvement of a newly occupied space |
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Tenant improvement or remodel that involves a change in the occupancy type |
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Other projects as determined |
When required inspections are made on a project, the inspector
will indicate whether the inspection has "passed" or "failed",
and that information is entered into the Development Services database.
When all required inspections have "passed" and the information
is entered in the database, a Certificate of Occupancy will be automatically
generated if the project requires one. A "green tag" that signifies
compliance with certain code requirements will be given to projects that
do not require a new Certificate of Occupancy.
For more information about certificate of occupancy requirements, look
at:
If you need further information, have any questions, or wish to speak
to someone in person regarding this process, contact the Development Services
Department at 602-262-7811, or visit the Development Center located inside
City Hall at 200 W. Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85003.
