What does “Certificate of Occupancy Issued” mean on a building permit?

A Certificate of Occupancy (CofO) clears a building to be legally occupied. At LADBS, 'CofO in Progress / Issued' tracks the CofO being processed or issued, which is required before occupying certain buildings; 'TCO Issued' is a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy that allows partial occupancy while minor, non-life-safety items are finished. On Accela portals, 'Certificate of Occupancy Issued' means the building is cleared for occupancy.

What should you do when a permit shows “Certificate of Occupancy Issued”?

If the CofO is issued, your building is legally occupiable — you are done. If it shows 'in Progress', wait for processing or follow up on any outstanding life-safety items. A TCO means you can occupy part of the building now but must still complete the remaining items to get the full CofO.