Elizabeth, PA · Allegheny County

No notary required

Commercial Building Permit Application

This application collects project, property, owner, contractor, building-use, and construction details for commercial building permit applicants in Elizabeth.

What this form is

The Borough of Elizabeth commercial building permit application records property and contact information, proposed work, occupancy and construction details, project data, and estimated construction costs. Applicants can indicate whether the project involves a flood hazard, school or education facility, medical care facility, or alternative construction method, and attach applicable supporting materials. The form also lists fees and says checks should be payable to Elizabeth Borough.

Who needs it

Residents, businesses, owners, contractors, or design professionals applying for a commercial building permit in Elizabeth should complete this application.

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 checks payable to Elizabeth Borough.

About notarization

This application has no notary block; listed attachments are not identified as notarized or sworn, and the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Commercial Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the property, contact, proposed project, occupancy, construction, and project data sections.

  3. 3

    Gather Applicable Attachments

    Include any flood hazard certifications, education approvals, health plan approval, or signed alternative-method statement that applies to the project.

  4. 4

    Submit The Application

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the commercial building permit application request?
It asks for property, applicant, owner, and contractor details, proposed work, occupancy and construction information, project data, and estimated construction costs.
What attachments may be needed with this application?
The form calls for flood hazard certifications if the project is in a flood hazard, education approvals for school or education facilities, and health plan approval for regulated medical care facilities. An alternative method or material requires a signed statement.
Do I need a notary for the Commercial Building Permit Application?
No. This application has no notary block; listed attachments are not identified as notarized or sworn, and the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Commercial Building Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists checks payable to Elizabeth Borough.

Need something notarized?

This Commercial Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Elizabeth form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.