I found one of those certifications in a box of Cracker Jacks.

The county is telling me I have to wait another year since I'm just now getting my Certificate of Occupancy. 

The only cost upfront should be an appraisal and sometimes flood certification (under $50) and the appraisal costs are going to a 3rd party as well.

Honestly, I don't think people always need a CPA since that certification is for public accounting --- this isn't public accounting and GAAP. 

The final document you will need is a Certificate of Occupancy or a Certified Inspection[11].Texas or taxes:The City of Austin's Hotel Occupancy Tax rate is 11 percent, comprised of a 9 percent occupancy tax and an additional 2 percent venue project tax.

At the end, you will file for a Certificate of Occupancy and you'll be all set.

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With the blueprints also came the current home layout, the property survey, and the elevation certificate from FEMA.

We do require the client to provide a certificate of insurance with us named as additionally insured, and copies of any STR permits etc.

Also, many companies require a Lead Safe Certification for multi-family dwellings.