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Occupancy Permits

Overview

A Certificate of Occupancy is a document that notifies owners, buyers, or other interested parties that required inspections have been performed and the structure is in compliance with the adopted building codes.

While inspections and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy do not guarantee the structure is defect-free, it does provide a level of safety to occupants, as well as property protection that would that would not otherwise exist.

In lieu of a Certificate of Occupancy on remodels and small additions, a Certificate of Final Inspection may be issued as confirmation that all the inspections have been completed.

When is a Certificate Necessary?

When a building is constructed or remodeled, permits are required. The permit process provides oversight by an unbiased, third party professional that includes inspection and plan review for code compliance.
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A Certificate of Occupancy is issued after the builder has requested a series of inspections and has corrected any deficiencies discovered during the construction process. The oversight helps to ensure that minimum life-safety and protection features have been properly addressed. This adds to the long term value of the property.

Funding

Inspections and plan reviews are funded through the purchase of a building permit by the builder or applicant. In turn, this cost is passed on to the consumer.

The end user should demand a Certificate of Occupancy from the owner or contractors as they have paid for the service. When a project is completed without a Certificate of Occupancy it becomes increasingly difficult to obtain one.
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  • Departments A-F
    • Airport >
      • DBE Program
      • Tarmac Delay Contingency Plan 2017
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      • ADA
      • Building Permit
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      • Fees
      • General Q&A
      • Inspection Information
      • Occupancy Permits
    • Clerk & Recorder >
      • Document Standards
      • Elections
      • Polling Place Locations
    • Clerk Of District Court >
      • Marriage Licenses
      • Jury Duty Information
      • Court Calendar
    • Commission On Aging >
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        • Commodity Food Tips and Recipes
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      • Volunteer Opportunities
      • Arthritis Management/Exercise Programs
      • Helpful Resources
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      • Veterans Services
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      • Low Income Housing
      • Dental, Vision, Hearing & Health
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      • CodeRed Emergency Notification
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        • Disaster Instruction
        • Siren Alert
        • Winter Storms
      • Hazardous Materials >
        • Disposal of Electrical Appliances
        • Inventory Reporting
        • Mercury Products
      • Kids & Emergencies
      • Local Emergency Planning Committee >
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        • Planning Board
        • Safety Committee
      • Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
    • District Judge
    • EMS / Ambulance
    • Extension Office
    • Fair
  • Departments G-Z
    • Health Department >
      • 2025 Measles Information
      • Fall 2024 Flu Shot Clinics
      • Public Health Accreditation
      • Communicable Disease
      • Environmental Health >
        • Licensed Establishments
        • Junk Vehicle
        • Farmer's Market & Other Food Sales
        • E-Waste
        • Environmental Complaints
        • Water Quality
        • Air Quality
        • Septic Systems
        • Subdivision Review
      • Immunizations
      • WIC
      • Volunteers in Action MT
      • Family Planning
      • Chronic Disease >
        • Tobacco Use Prevention
        • Montana Asthma Program
        • Montana Cancer Control Program
      • Behavioral Health
      • Board of Health
      • Staff Directory
    • Justice Court >
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    • Library >
      • Learn More About Us >
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      • My Library >
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        • 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
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      • Law Enforcement Association
      • Sidney Police Department
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