Doylestown, PA · Bucks County
Residential Building Permit Application
This application requests a residential building permit and collects project, property, contractor, design professional, and building details from applicants.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for residential construction or other listed work, including alterations, repairs, additions, and new construction. It asks for property and owner details, contractor and design professional information, project characteristics, fixture and utility details, work description, and project costs. Applicants must attach two copies of site and architectural plans and a signed application checklist; plans may also be required for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking a residential building permit for work in Doylestown should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Borough of Doylestown Department of Building and Zoning at 10 Doyle Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. The form says fees and escrow are due upon submission.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requires a signature but does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Residential Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property, owner, contractor, design professional, project, and cost information requested.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach two copies of site and architectural plans and a signed application checklist; include other plans listed for applicable work.
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Submit To The Borough
Submit the application to the Borough of Doylestown Department of Building and Zoning at 10 Doyle Street; fees and escrow are due upon submission.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?
- No. The application requires a signature and date, but no notary. It also calls for a signed application checklist, without stating that the checklist must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Residential Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Borough of Doylestown Department of Building and Zoning at 10 Doyle Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. Fees and escrow are due upon submission.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The application calls for two copies of site and architectural plans and a signed application checklist. It also lists plans or specifications for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work.
- What information does the residential permit application request?
- It asks for property and owner details, contractor and architect or engineer information, building and site characteristics, work description, fixture details, and project costs.
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