Carnegie, PA · Allegheny County
Building Permit Application
Carnegie property owners and contractors use this application to request permits for building, renovation, and other listed work.
What this form is
This general permit application covers building or renovation, fire protection, electrical, HVAC, sprinkler, fence, sign, and other work. The borough says all information must be completed for the application to be considered complete. It asks for the work description, property and applicant details, contractor information, workers’ compensation details or exemption, labor and materials amount, and applicable plans or survey.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors seeking a permit for building, renovation, or another type of work listed on the application should complete it.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists plans or drawings and a survey as possible items but does not identify a notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the work description, property and applicant details, contractor information, and other applicable fields.
- 3
Gather Project Items
Check whether plans or drawings and a survey apply to your project.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. It lists plans or drawings and a survey as possible items, without identifying a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for the work description, applicant and property details, contractor information, workers’ compensation details or exemption, labor and materials amount, and applicable plans or survey.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Carnegie form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.