Columbia, MO Building Safety: Building Inspections (2026)

A bond must be provided to receive a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. The building official will establish a bond amount based on the work remaining for completion of the structure and the site. The building owner, contractor, or design professional in responsible charge shall provide information, including a completion date for all building and site work remaining for completion. The building official has the authority to approve or deny any request for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. The building official has the authority to set the final amount of the bond, or the option to waive the bond upon receiving written request and documentation for file from the building owner, contractor, or design professional in responsible charge.