Use and Occupancy Certificates

06/21/23 • 14 min

In this episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast, DPS Customer Support and Outreach Division Chief Gail Lucas and DPS Commercial Field Supervisor Chris Allen discuss what you need to know about Use and Occupancy (U & O) certificates before opening a business. Learn why it is important to review the U & O before you sign a lease, what the inspection process includes, how long a certificate is valid, what questions you should ask about an existing certificate, and more. Got an idea for a future podcast? Send an email to [email protected].

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