Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
Demolition Permit Form (Private Demolition)
Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a Pittsburgh permit for complete or partial demolition of a structure.
What this form is
This application requests a City of Pittsburgh demolition permit and records the property address, owner, structure type, proposed work, and related permit information. The applicant certifies that the information is correct, acknowledges the demolition specifications, and confirms written notice to adjoining property owners and owners of affected utility-service properties. Commercial structures require construction drawings and/or a demolition narrative.
Who needs it
A property owner or an agent authorized by the owner applies when seeking a permit for complete or partial demolition in Pittsburgh.
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 document is signed without a notary; although it includes an applicant affidavit, the text requires the applicant’s signature and does not require notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the private demolition permit application.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property, owner, proposed-work, and applicant information requested on the form.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
For commercial structures, the form says construction drawings and/or a demolition narrative are required.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Pittsburgh private demolition permit form for?
- It is an application for a City of Pittsburgh demolition permit. It records property and proposed-work details and includes the applicant’s certification of the demolition specifications.
- Who can apply for a private demolition permit?
- The property owner or an agent authorized by the owner may complete the application. The form includes an applicant affidavit confirming ownership or authorization.
- Do I need a notary for the Demolition Permit Form?
- No. The form includes an applicant affidavit, but its text requires the applicant’s signature and does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Demolition Permit Form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Demolition Permit Form (Private Demolition) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Pittsburgh form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.