Certificate of Occupancy Practical

Some Eagle Pass Uses Need a Certificate of Occupancy

A Certificate of Occupancy is the city's yes-or-no on using a place for the use you have in mind. Eagle Pass has a Planning form for a new use that does not need a building permit.

The alcohol FAQ gives a plain example. Turning an existing building into a store, bar, or restaurant needs a Certificate of Occupancy. The review looks at zoning and safety code. For a lease or purchase, the address can matter as much as the business idea.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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