Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Application - City of Santa Monica 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the application date and fee amount at the top of the form. Ensure you have the correct associated permit number ready.
  3. Fill in the requested dates for temporary occupancy status, job address, and zip code. Make sure to include unit and floor numbers if applicable.
  4. Provide details about the property owner and permit holder, including names, addresses, and contact information.
  5. Indicate proposed building uses at final occupancy and temporary building uses by checking all relevant boxes.
  6. Complete sections on construction type, sprinkler type, assembly occupant load, total square footage, building height, number of stories, and parking spaces provided.
  7. Attach any required plans indicating areas for temporary use and provide a detailed description justifying the issuance of the permit.
  8. Finally, print your name and address as the applicant, sign the form, and ensure all required fields are completed before submission.

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Certificate of Occupancy Accomplished Prescribed Application Forms: 3 Photocopies of Approved Building Plans. 3 Photocopies of updated PRC ID and PTR of all involved professionals who signed sealed the plans. 3 Photocopies of the Approved Building and Ancillary Permits. 3 Photocopies of the Issued Locational Clearance.
Whoever applies for the certificate must be present for all required property inspections. Once an inspection has been completed, youll receive a report that outlines the details of your property and whether you pass. If so, you can claim your certificate and are free to sell the property.
Get in-touch with 311 For general information, questions, and requests for service, you can connect with the City by: Submitting a service request online (24/7) Emailing 311@santamonica.gov (24/7) Downloading the City of Santa Monica app (24/7)
And in California, it is illegal to rent a unit without a certificate of occupancy. A certificate of occupancy is a document that confirms that a building complies with all state and local building codes and is safe to live in. A rental unit without a certificate of occupancy is illegal.
The California Building Code (CBC) states that no building or structure can be used or occupied until a building official has issued a certificate of occupancy. The penalties for operating without a certificate of occupancy in California can include fines of up to $1000 a day until the violation is corrected.

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How to get a certificate of occupancy Application. Site inspection. Payment of fees. Review and approval. Issuance of certificate.
The process of clearing a Building Permit for Certificate of Occupancy (CofO) is done through the LA Department of Building and Safetys (LADBS) Plan Check and Inspection System (PCIS) under the module called Automated Certificate of Occupancy System (ACOS).

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