Apply for an Occupation Certificate

An Occupation Certificate is required from your local council if you intend to occupy or use a new building, or change the use of an existing building. 

You'll need to apply for an Interim Occupation Certificate if you want to occupy or use a new building that is only partially completed, or change the use of part of an existing building.  

You'll need to apply for a Final Occupation Certificate if you want to occupy or use a new building that has been completed, or change the whole use of an existing building.

To lodge your application, you may need to provide a copy of your:

• Development Consent or Complying Development Certificate
• Construction Certificate
• Fire Safety Certificate, or
• Compliance Certificate. 

Contact your local council for requirements specific to your type of business and to complete your application.