Swissvale, PA · Allegheny County
Occupancy Permit Application
Property owners, buyers, and authorized agents use this application to request an occupancy permit for a Swissvale dwelling unit or commercial premises.
What this form is
Swissvale requires an occupancy permit before a dwelling unit or commercial premises is occupied, and a separate permit is required for each unit or premises. The application asks for the permit type, property and applicant details, and owner or buyer information when applicable. Rental applications must include a completed Tenant Registration Form; the borough schedules an inspection after receiving the application and fee.
Who needs it
Owners, buyers, property managers, or authorized agents apply when a dwelling unit or commercial premises needs an occupancy permit in Swissvale.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and appropriate fee to the Borough of Swissvale at 7400 Irvine Street, Swissvale, PA 15218. Include a completed Tenant Registration Form for rental units.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; it does not identify any notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Occupancy Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Select the application type and provide the property and applicant information. Complete owner or buyer sections when applicable.
- 3
Gather Required Attachment
For a rental unit, complete the Tenant Registration Form and include it with the application.
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Submit To The Borough
Submit the completed application and appropriate fee to the Borough of Swissvale at 7400 Irvine Street, Swissvale, PA 15218.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Swissvale Occupancy Permit Application?
- Property owners, buyers, property managers, and authorized agents use it to apply for an occupancy permit for a dwelling unit or commercial premises.
- Do I need a notary for the Swissvale Occupancy Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; it does not identify any notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Swissvale Occupancy Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application and appropriate fee to the Borough of Swissvale at 7400 Irvine Street, Swissvale, PA 15218. Rental applications must include a completed Tenant Registration Form.
- What happens after Swissvale receives the application?
- The borough says an inspector will contact the applicant to schedule an initial inspection. The Certificate of Occupancy is issued after deficiencies are corrected and verified.