The City of Cedar Hill requires that all businesses obtain a Certificate of Occupancy to ensure that every occupancy complies with building and zoning regulations. The Building Inspector and Fire Marshal make inspections of the premises prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

Food service establishments are inspected by the health inspector. The fee for these inspections is $200.00 per year and is to be paid to the Building Inspection Department. The fee should be paid before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.