East Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
Occupancy Permit Application (Rental / Sale of Property)
Property owners or applicants use this application to request an occupancy permit for a rental property or a property being sold.
What this form is
The application covers rental properties and property sales, and asks for property, owner, tenant-management, seller, and buyer information. For rentals, the tenant registration short form must be submitted with the application; if a sale property will be used as a rental, both application sections and the short form are required. The form lists permit fees by use and number of units.
Who needs it
Owners or applicants seeking an occupancy permit for a rental property or a property being sold should complete the relevant application section.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists fees of $75 per residential unit and $100 per commercial unit.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the occupancy permit application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Relevant Section
Fill in the rental property or sale of property section and provide the information requested.
- 3
Gather Required Attachment
For a rental, include the tenant registration short form. If a sale property will be used as a rental, complete both sections and include the short form.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the 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 Occupancy Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature line but no notary block. It lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Occupancy Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form does not provide a submission address or email.
- What attachment is required for a rental property?
- A tenant registration short form must be turned in with the occupancy permit application for rental units. The form says no occupancy permit will be issued without it.
- What fees does the application list?
- The form lists $75 per residential unit and $100 per commercial unit. For a sale application, it also lists a $100 temporary fee.