Homestead, PA · Allegheny County
Zoning Hearing Board Application
Homestead property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a zoning variance, special exception, interpretation, or appeal from the Zoning Hearing Board.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this two-page application to ask the Homestead Borough Zoning Hearing Board to consider a variance, special exception, protest appeal, or interpretation after a zoning decision. The applicant describes the property, request, and reasons, then completes the Statement of Truth as the owner or an authorized agent. The borough requires six collated sets with supporting materials at least 21 days before the hearing; the filing fee is due with the application.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking a zoning variance, special exception, protest appeal, or interpretation from Homestead Borough must submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-to and subscribed-before-me jurat; the applicant, signing as owner or authorized agent, signs the Statement of Truth before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Homestead Zoning Hearing Board Application and review the filing directions and fee information.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the property and applicant details, describe the request and grounds, and identify the applicant as owner or authorized agent.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the Statement of Truth jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the Statement of Truth during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Provide six collated sets and supporting materials to the Building Inspection/Zoning Department at least 21 days before the hearing, with the fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Homestead. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the Homestead zoning hearing application?
- Submit six collated sets with pertinent supporting materials to the Building Inspection/Zoning Department at least 21 days before the hearing, and include the applicable filing fee.
- Do I need to notarize the Statement of Truth?
- Yes. The application includes a jurat requiring the applicant to swear to and sign the Statement of Truth before a notary.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- Pennsylvania law authorizes remote online notarization for commissioned notaries in the state under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1; 57 Pa.C.S. §311 addresses the effect of out-of-state notarial acts.
- What should I attach to the application?
- The filing directions call for pertinent information such as a survey, site plan, drawings, and photographs. Attach separate sheets if you need more room, and refer to the question being answered.
- Can I leave application fields blank?
- The form warns that information left blank may cause the application to be denied and returned. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
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