How do I get a certificate of occupancy for my business?

A Certificate of Occupancy is required for any business enterprise that requires a City business license. Additional information can be found here.

Applications for Certificate of Occupancy are available via the following:

  1. Online form
  2. At the Planning counter, please click here to schedule your visit to City Hall (required).

There is a one-time processing fee to be paid upon approval of the Certificate of Occupancy application. Payments may be made online or in person after an application is submitted.

Once your application is approved, you will be provided information for scheduling the occupancy inspection. The Occupancy Inspection Checklist details what will be inspected.

To request an Occupancy Inspection, please call (714)647-5815 and be sure to have your Certificate of Occupancy Number (COO-####-##) and Business Tax Number (######) readily available. You can also schedule an Occupancy inspection by visiting https://permit.santa-ana.org/Occupancy-Inspections.

Note: The business must be moved in to the space or building before an inspection will be scheduled.

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