Certificate of Occupancy Application

This application is for a Certificate of Occupancy only. Separate permits are required for any construction work being done. All information must be accurate. Certificates of Occupancy do not transfer; a new one will be required if your location or business changes.

Important note

Please note: Planning and Zoning approval may be required before application will be accepted based on the zone of your site address and the business to be conducted. A business license application will also need to be submitted (if one does not already exist), before your Certificate of Occupancy can be issued.

Inspection & payment

Once approved, please call 859-625-6428 when you are ready for inspection; inspection is required before business can open to public. The non-refundable $30.00 payment is due at the time of application submission.

Business information

Location, business name, and occupancy details.

Physical Business Address*

PO Boxes are not accepted for the physical address.

Name of Business*

Short Description Of Business*

Previous Occupancy if applicable

Zone

Richmond Business License Number

Square Footage

No of Bathrooms

Contact

Primary contact for this application.

Contact Person Owner/Manager*

Phone Number*

Email*

Confirm Email*

Floor plans & documents

Upload floor plans (PDF or image). You can add more files later if revisions are requested.

Floor plan(s)*

Click to upload floor plan(s) PDF, image, or CAD · max 15MB each · multiple files allowed

Certification

Review and sign below.

I certify that the above information is true and correct. I agree to comply with all applicable codes and requirements enforced by the City of Richmond.

I certify that the above information is true and correct.*

Sign above / Typed signature*

Date

Review, pay & submit

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Billing ZIP*

Description

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All transactions are subject to a 3.5% processing fee.

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Order total

Application fee$30.00

Card processing (3.5%)$1.05

Total due$31.05

Total includes a 3.5% processing fee on card payments. All fees are non-refundable.

City of Richmond, Kentucky