Kenhorst, PA · Berks County
Building Permit Packet
This packet contains building, zoning, and related permit applications for Kenhorst property owners or their agents to complete and submit.
What this form is
Use this packet to apply for building and zoning permits and, where needed, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or driveway permits. It asks for property, owner, contractor, and project details, along with signatures and dates. The packet lists required drawings and other possible attachments; the city says construction cannot begin until an approved permit is issued and paid for.
Who needs it
Kenhorst property owners or their agents should complete the relevant applications before proposed construction, alterations, demolition, or other listed improvements.
How to submit it
Return the completed, signed, and dated application with the required application fee to 339 S. Kenhorst Blvd., Kenhorst, PA 19607; the packet also lists [email protected].
About notarization
This packet is signed and dated without a notary; however, it lists a notarized exemption form as an alternative to proof of contractor workers’ compensation insurance.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Building Permit Packet and identify which applications apply to your project.
- 2
Complete The Applications
Fill in the relevant property, owner, contractor, and project details, then sign and date the applications.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the required application fee, two sets of construction drawings, and any other applicable checklist items.
- 4
Submit To The Borough
Return the application and required fee to 339 S. Kenhorst Blvd., Kenhorst, PA 19607.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Packet?
- No. The applications require a signature and date, not notarization. The checklist does list a notarized exemption form as an alternative to proof of contractor workers’ compensation insurance.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Packet?
- Return the completed, signed, and dated application with the required application fee to 339 S. Kenhorst Blvd., Kenhorst, PA 19607. The packet also lists [email protected].
- What attachments does the packet list?
- The checklist calls for two sets of construction drawings and may also require items such as a driveway permit, plumbing or electrical permits, proof of sewage permit, and an approved E&SC plan for earthmoving projects.
- Can construction begin after I submit the application?
- No. The packet says work cannot begin until the approved permit has been received and paid for.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Packet doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Kenhorst form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.