Land Use & Zoning

In North Carolina, a certificate of occupancy (CO) is issued when:

AA new listing is placed in the MLS
BA newly constructed or renovated building meets all code requirements and is safe for occupancy✓ Correct
CA property is sold and title is transferred
DA tenant signs a lease agreement

Explanation

A certificate of occupancy is issued by local government after a building inspection confirms the structure complies with applicable codes and is safe for occupancy.

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