Your house looks finished. The paint is dry. Utilities are connected. So why can’t you move in? Because construction completion is not the same as legal occupancy. Here’s what you need to understand before bringing in furniture. What Is an Occupancy Permit? An Occupancy Permit  (also called a Certificate of Occupancy) is issued by the Office of the Building Official after final inspection confirms the structure was built according to the approved plans and building code. With