Apply for an Amnesty Certificate of Occupancy

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Have you already checked with Development Services to see if the property has a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) on file?* This field is required.
Not yet
Yes and Development Services confirmed that a CO does not exist for the property
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Has the building existed without a change in use since March 1, 1986?* This field is required.A change of use includes changing from a single-family use to multi-family or commercial use.
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When was the structure built?* This field is required.
Before 8/9/2019
After 8/9/2019
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Certificate of Occupancies issued after August 9, 2019 are publicly available on the Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) Portal's Public Search.

Search for the property address

Find the related Plan Review folder

The CO will be included in attachments
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Since the building was built or use changed since March 1, 1986, the property is not eligible for an Amnesty Certificate of Occupancy.

To apply for a new CO, you can proceed with a New Construction and Addition permit application by clicking NEXT.
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For checking up to 6 properties for a CO:

Email: DSDCertificateofOccupancy@austintexas.gov

Include the address(es) and unit number(s) as applicable.

Please allow 1-5 business days.

For checking 7 or more properties for a CO with a Public Information Request:

email Public.Information@austintexas.gov

Include the address(es) and unit number(s) as applicable.

Under the Public Information Act, governmental entities have 10 business days to provide responsive information.
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Upload completed Amnesty Certificate of Occupancy Application* This field is required. 1. Open and download the Amnesty Certificate of Occupancy Application 2. Complete and save the application. Adobe's PDF Reader is a free tool to fill, sign and save a PDF. 3. Upload the completed application below. Please note that the property owner must sign the application OR an Owner's Authorization Letter to also be uploaded here.
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Upload Plot Plan (Survey)* This field is required.showing site improvement and impervious cover such as the building footprint, parking spaces, lot lines, lot dimensions, etc. with the building(s) needing the Certificate of Occupancy clearly labeled.
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Upload Proof of building use on March 1, 1986* This field is required.Old utility bill, tax record, city directory, etc.
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Upload completed Residential New Construction and Addition Permit Application* This field is required. 1. Open and download the Residential New Construction and Addition Permit Application 2. Complete and save the application. View the Interactive Guide for instructions to complete the application. Adobe's PDF Reader is a free tool to fill, sign and save a PDF. 3. Upload the completed application below. Please note that the property owner must sign the application OR an Owner's Authorization Letter to also be uploaded here.
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Are there any expired permits for the property (even from previous owners)?* This field is required.Search using Austin Build + Connect Public Search. View the AB+C Manual for instructions about Public Search.
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Acknowledgment of Expired Permits* This field is required.The expired permit(s) on the property will need to be addressed during the review of the building permit application. If you have questions about the expired permit(s) or how to address them, schedule an appointment with Residential Zoning Review.
I understand that the expired permit(s) may need to be addressed during review. I also understand that additional documentation may be required for approval. This may result in a separate application and additional fees.
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Optional: upload any additional related documents
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Enter project address* This field is required.Please enter the full address that is associated with your project.
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Contact DetailsPlease provide your contact information for Residential Intake staff to respond to your request. An Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) Portal account is required to manage your permit and pay fees. To find your AB+C account ID #, Register or Login, then visit "My Profile". To bill to a separate AB+C account, please make a note in the Additional Message.
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
AB+C account ID #
Additional Message
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Ready to submit?* This field is required.To ensure a complete submission, this final step is required to check that all uploads have been included.
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