Certificate of Occupancy
Definition
- Written permission or authorization by a local government for an individual or individuals to live in or occupy a newly constructed or renovated building. This certificate is issued only after the building has been inspected to make sure it complies with local building codes.
Notes
Zoning bylaw.
Synonyms
valid permit, legal document, notarized statement
Acronyms
CO
Alternate Spellings
C of O, COO
Related Terms and Acronyms
- Bill of Sale (BS) — Acronym, Important,
- A written document that serves as evidence of the transfer of title to personal property.
- Building Inspector — Definition,
- A local government employee who enforces the building code and makes sure construction and renovation work is done properly.
- Building Permit (BPmt) — Abbreviation,
- Authorization by a local government to construct or repair a structure.
- Certificate of Sale — Definition,
- An affidavit issued at a judicial or tax sale that entitles the buyer to the deed to the property purchased after court confirmation.
- Certificate of Title — Definition,
- A written document stating that the title to a piece of property is legally vested in the present owner.
- Local Taxes — Definition,
- Taxes imposed by local governments (municipalities) to pay for its services. These taxes are in addition to Federal and Provincial taxation.
- Move-in Condition (MIC) — Acronym,
- A house that is ready for a new occupant.
- Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) — Acronym, ➥ Zoning bylaw.
- Zoning — Definition,
- Areas within a city limits in which certain types of land uses are allowed. For example, a zoning ordinance might permit houses but not factories in a neighbourhood.
