Request a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy

Do you want to temporarily occupy a commercial or multi        (3 or more units) family space before a final Certificate of Occupancy?

The City of Orlando allows licensed contractors to request a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) for commercial or multi (3 or more units) family projects to allow occupancy before a final inspection. The Building Official can grant a TCO under some circumstances, which are valid for 30 days, pending completion and approval of the TCO request.

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Step 1.Request to begin the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) process

A request can only be made by the license holder or an authorized agent.

Request a TCO Process

Step 2.Receive TCO request status notification

Within three business days, an email outlining the status of your request will be sent. Approvals will receive an invoice for $129. Disapprovals will receive an email with a disapproval summary.

Step 3.Pay your fees

You will receive an email with the $129 billing summary with instructions for payment and response to the email once paid.

Pay Your Fees

Step 4.Schedule TCO inspections

After your fees are paid, respond to the email you received in Step 3 with your requested TCO inspection date. We will schedule the required inspections and email you a confirmation once they are scheduled.

Step 5.Get Your Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO)

After all required inspections have been approved, respond to the email from Step 4 to confirm that inspections are complete.

Once confirmed, the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) will be issued by email.

Please note: TCOs are valid for 30 days only. Expired TCOs may be subject to daily Code Enforcement citations. Projects are only considered complete after an approved final inspection is received and a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

Submit an extension request if additional time is needed.