Building Inspections

We're excited to introduce a faster and more convenient way to schedule your inspections! Simply text SCHEDULE to 877-525-2935 and follow the interactive prompts for entering your permit number, inspection code, and other details.

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After-Hours Inspection or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO)

The building official is authorized to issue a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion shall be occupied safely. In order to obtain a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, you must submit a request online through the Permit Center. Note: Your permit must be in CO route status to be able to complete the instructions.

Private Providers

Alternative Plan Review and Inspections

As per Chapter 553.79.1, F.S. the fee owner of a building or structure, or the fee owner's contractor upon written authorization from the fee owner, may choose to use a private provider to provide building code inspection services with regard to such building or structure. The fee owner may elect to use a private provider to provide plans review or required building inspections, or both. Below you will find information and forms.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

A Certificate of Completion (COC) can be issued after final inspection for structures where there is no occupancy. There is no cost for a Certificate of Completion. Once a COC is issued for your project, it can be download from the Osceola County Permit Center. Examples of structures that receive a COC are: shell buildings, vanilla shells, construction trailers, additions, demolitions, detached garages, exterior doors, fences, pools, sheds, screen rooms, vinyl siding, and window replacements.

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

A Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is issued after a building or structure has received a final inspection and no violations are found to the provisions of the building codes, life safety and applicable laws. Once a CO is issued for your project, it can be download from the Osceola County Permit Center. Click the button above for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common inspection questions, such as how to schedule an inspection, when to schedule an inspection, and what you will need at the time of the inspection.