Land Use & Zoning
In Maine, the purpose of a 'certificate of occupancy' (CO) is to:
AConfirm that a property has no environmental contamination
BCertify that a newly constructed or renovated building meets applicable codes and is safe for occupancy✓ Correct
CEstablish the property's assessed value
DGrant permission to list the property for sale
Explanation
A certificate of occupancy is issued by the local code enforcement officer after inspection confirms that a building was constructed (or renovated) in compliance with applicable building codes and is safe for occupancy.
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