Swissvale, PA · Allegheny County
Residential Building Permit Application
Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a permit for residential construction, additions, alterations, and other listed projects.
What this form is
This application is for residential building projects in Swissvale, including new construction, additions, alterations, retaining walls over four feet, swimming pools, and roof deck replacement. It asks for the site address, project details, estimated costs and dates, applicant and owner information, and contractor details. The applicant must attach a construction contract, proof of contractor insurance, and a signed Workers’ Compensation Addendum.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking a residential building permit for a project listed on the application should complete it.
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 application is signed and dated without a notary; attach the construction contract, contractor insurance proof, and signed Workers’ Compensation Addendum.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Residential Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the site address, project description, cost and date estimates, and applicant, owner, and contractor details.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach the construction contract, proof of current contractor general liability insurance, and signed Workers’ Compensation Addendum.
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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
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Attach the construction contract, contractor insurance proof, and signed Workers’ Compensation Addendum.
- How do I submit the Residential Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The applicant must attach a copy of the construction contract with the licensed contractor and a signed Workers’ Compensation Addendum. The contractor must provide proof of current general liability insurance.