Swissvale, PA · Allegheny County
Demolition Permit Application
Property owners, authorized agents, or contractors use this application to request a Swissvale demolition permit and provide details about the site and work.
What this form is
This application requests a permit to demolish a structure in Swissvale and collects the site address, parcel information, building type, demolition description, estimated dates, cost, and owner and contractor contact details. The applicant must attach a signed Workers’ Compensation Addendum, which asks for proof of insurance or self-insurance, or an affidavit of exemption. The form also lists sewer, inspection, site restoration, and insurance requirements.
Who needs it
Property owners, their authorized agents, or contractors retained by an owner can complete the application for a demolition project.
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; the attached Workers’ Compensation Addendum includes a signed verification, but the form does not indicate that it must be notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Demolition Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the site, building, demolition, owner, and contractor details, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather The Addendum
Complete and sign the Workers’ Compensation Addendum and attach the requested insurance certificate or affidavit of exemption.
- 4
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
- Do I need a notary for the Demolition Permit Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. Its Workers’ Compensation Addendum includes a signed verification, but the form does not say it must be notarized.
- Who can complete the Demolition Permit Application?
- The signer certifies they are the property owner, an authorized agent, or the contractor retained by the owner. The form requests owner and contractor information.
- What attachment is required with this application?
- The application says to attach a signed Workers’ Compensation Addendum. That addendum asks for a certificate of insurance or self-insurance, or an affidavit of exemption.
- How do I submit the Demolition Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.