Economy, PA · Beaver County
Building & Zoning Permit Application
This application packet requests building or zoning approval for proposed work in Economy Borough and is filed by a property owner, lessee, agent, or registered design professional.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this packet to apply for a building or zoning permit and, where applicable, an occupancy permit for work at a property in Economy Borough. It asks for project, property, owner, contractor, building, and construction-cost details, and lists documents needed for a complete application, including a plot plan and contractor insurance information. The packet also includes a Workers’ Compensation Affidavit of Exemption that requires notarization when applicable.
Who needs it
A property owner, lessee, their agent, or a registered design professional applies when seeking a permit for proposed building or zoning work in Economy Borough.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application Packet
Download the Building & Zoning Permit Application packet from the Economy Borough website.
- 2
Complete the Relevant Sections
Fill in the project and applicant details, and complete the Workers’ Compensation Affidavit of Exemption if applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the affidavit that requires a notary seal.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit the Packet
Include the required supporting documents and submit the completed application packet to the Economy Borough Code Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Economy. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I notarize the Workers’ Compensation Affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit and book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit during the video session so the notary can complete its jurat and seal.
- Do I need to notarize the entire permit application?
- The packet identifies the Workers’ Compensation Affidavit of Exemption as requiring a notary seal. The application’s other signature blocks do not show a notary block in the provided form text.
- Can I use online notarization for this Pennsylvania form?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. Ask the receiving office whether it accepts the notarized affidavit in this application packet.
- What documents should accompany the application?
- The packet lists a plot plan, a contractor’s general liability insurance certificate, and either an Affidavit of Exemption or proof of workers’ compensation insurance. Non-residential projects also require construction documents prepared, signed, and sealed by an architect or engineer.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure about notarization?
- Contact the Economy Borough Code Office with questions about the application and its requirements; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
Building & Zoning Permit Application in other Pennsylvania cities
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