Locating a New Tenant (or Occupant) in an Existing Building

Please review the Change of Tenant Submittal Guide and the information below:

• A "Change of Tenant” application is required when a commercial building is sold, a new business moves in, or a tenant changes their operational use.  

• Staff will review the application to determine if additional permits are required for (either the following):

• Changes in “occupancy”
• Change in Occupancy Guide
• See Commercial Projects Submittal Guide as additional submittal requirements will apply.
• Physical changes to the space
• See Commercial Projects Submittal Guide as additional submittal requirements will apply.
• Food services and certain day care facilities will need to include a menu if the project needs to be reviewed by Wake County Environmental Services (Health Department).  
• Submit your permit application directly to  Wake County Environmental Services . Application and fees for Wake County Environmental Services permits must be made directly with Wake County.
• Often changes in menu require changes in kitchen equipment which may require additional permits.

Once a permit has been issued, the required building and fire inspections will need to be scheduled and approved before the Certificate of Occupancy can be issued.

Apply for a Permit.

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