Elizabeth, PA · Allegheny County
Certificate of Occupancy Application
Elizabeth Borough property owners, buyers, tenants, or applicants use this application to request an occupancy inspection and certificate.
What this form is
This application is for a residence, commercial, industrial, or other listed property occupancy in Elizabeth Borough. It asks for the property location, applicant, owner, and buyer or tenant contact information, proposed occupancy, and inspection appointment details. The form lists separate fees for residential and commercial properties and states that a structure may not be occupied before a certificate is issued.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking occupancy of a single-family, two-family, multi-family, commercial, or industrial property in Elizabeth Borough need this application.
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; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the property, applicant, owner, and buyer or tenant details, proposed occupancy, and inspection appointment information.
- 3
Review The Listed Fee
Check the application for the residential or commercial fee and its note about properties with three or more dwelling units.
- 4
Submit To The Borough
Submit it 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 Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the location and contact details for the applicant, property owner, and buyer or tenant, along with proposed occupancy and inspection appointment information.
- What fees are listed on the application?
- The form lists $100 for a residence and $150 for commercial occupancy, payable to Elizabeth Borough. It says buildings with three or more dwelling units are considered commercial.