Land Use & Zoning

A certificate of occupancy (CO) in Missouri is issued when:

AThe property is first listed for sale
BA new building meets code requirements and is safe for occupancy✓ Correct
CThe property is transferred to a new owner
DThe mortgage is paid off

Explanation

A certificate of occupancy is issued by the local building department after construction is completed and inspected to confirm the building meets code and is safe for occupancy.

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