A certificate of occupancy is needed to occupy any structure other than a single-family dwelling, condo unit, coop unit, or accessory dwelling unit. For example, if your property is a two-family dwelling, such as a rowhouse with a basement apartment or an apartment house with 3 or more units, then you are required to have a Certificate of Occupancy issued to the owner of record before you can obtain a license to legally rent the property.
Articles in this section
- Do I need a certificate of occupancy in addition to a business license to rent a property?
- How Can I Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy?
- How Can I Obtain a Change of Ownership for a Certificate of Occupancy?
- I have open building permits on my property. Will this affect the licensure or Certificate of Occupancy process?
- Do I need a Certificate of Occupancy?
- Do I need a Certificate of Occupancy to rent my condo or coop?
- What is a Certificate of Occupancy?