Trafford, PA · Allegheny County
Application for Residential Occupancy Permit
Property owners, agents, and prospective buyers or tenants use this application to request a residential occupancy inspection and permit in Trafford.
What this form is
This application requests a residential occupancy inspection and permit from Trafford’s Code Enforcement Department. It asks for the property address, applicant or agent, owner and prospective occupant contact information, and a contact for inspection violations. The form states that a current sewer lateral inspection report is required for occupancy, and that no structure may be occupied before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
Who needs it
Property owners, their agents, and prospective buyers or tenants seeking an occupancy permit for a Trafford residence should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Code Enforcement Department, 414 Brinton Avenue, Trafford, PA 15085. The form lists a $60 inspection fee payable to “Borough of Trafford.”
About notarization
No notary is required; this form has no notary block or notarized attachment, and it contains no separate sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Residential Occupancy Permit Application for Trafford.
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Complete The Form
Enter the inspected address and the requested applicant, owner, prospective occupant, and contact information.
- 3
Gather Inspection Information
Ensure a current sewer lateral inspection report is available; the form states occupancy requires one.
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Submit To The Borough
Submit the application to the Code Enforcement Department at 414 Brinton Avenue and include the $60 inspection fee payable to Borough of Trafford.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Occupancy Permit Application?
- No. The application has no notary block or notarized attachment, and it contains no separate sworn step.
- How do I submit the Residential Occupancy Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Code Enforcement Department at 414 Brinton Avenue, Trafford, PA 15085. The form lists a $60 inspection fee payable to Borough of Trafford.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the inspected property address, applicant or agent, owner and prospective buyer or tenant contact details, and a contact for inspection violations.
- Is a sewer lateral inspection required for occupancy?
- The form says occupancy cannot be granted without a current valid inspection report from the Trafford Public Works Department. Sewer lateral inspections are valid for three years from the last approval.