What is the certificate of occupancy and why is it such a big deal?

… C of O or just CO It identifies how a building can be usedfor example whether it is zoned for commercial or … and apartment buildings Theres also a document called a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or TCO which indicates … to be met C of O problems tend to arise for buyers in new construction buildings which may have a TCO but cannot …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 7, 2025 - 2:00PM