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Build-out and occupancy permits in each city

Plan review, building and occupancy approvals for the space. 29 cities, each with its number of filings and fixed government fees.

Updated October 21, 2026Sources checked October 21, 2026

Every city at a glance

CityCountryFilingsFixed government fees
New York CityUnited States2None fixed
Los AngelesUnited States3None fixed
HoustonUnited States4None fixed
San FranciscoUnited States3$2,653
San JoseUnited States4None fixed
ChicagoUnited States2None fixed
SeattleUnited States2None fixed
BostonUnited States3None fixed
MiamiUnited States2None fixed
DallasUnited States4$825
AustinUnited States3$312
Washington, DCUnited States3None fixed
AtlantaUnited States2None fixed
PhiladelphiaUnited States2None fixed
San DiegoUnited States2None fixed
IrvineUnited States2None fixed
Fort WorthUnited States2None fixed
PhoenixUnited States2None fixed
PlanoUnited States2$475
ArlingtonUnited States2$40
Jersey CityUnited States3None fixed
CupertinoUnited States2None fixed
MilpitasUnited States2None fixed
Daly CityUnited States2None fixed
ArcadiaUnited States2None fixed
AlhambraUnited States3None fixed
Fort LeeUnited States2None fixed
BellevueUnited States2None fixed
RockvilleUnited States3None fixed

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