Doylestown, PA · Bucks County
Residential Use and Occupancy Permit Application
Residential landlords complete this application to request a Use and Occupancy Permit for a rental property when new tenants move in.
What this form is
Doylestown requires a Use and Occupancy Permit for residential rentals, and a new permit is required each time a landlord gets new tenants. The application collects property, owner, tenant, and contact details and includes inspection requirements and space to record items needing repair. An inspection appointment is required before the permit can be issued.
Who needs it
Landlords renting a residential property in Doylestown must apply each time new tenants move in.
How to submit it
Bring or mail the completed form and the $50 application fee to the Building and Zoning Office, 10 Doyle Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. Schedule an inspection appointment; an adult must be present.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Residential Use and Occupancy Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete Property Information
Fill in the property, owner, tenant, and contact details, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Prepare for the Inspection
Review the listed inspection requirements and make any needed repairs or replacements.
- 4
Submit and Schedule
Bring or mail the form with the $50 application fee to the Building and Zoning Office, then schedule an inspection appointment.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Use and Occupancy Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it.
- Who needs to apply for this permit?
- Landlords renting a residential property in Doylestown need a Use and Occupancy Permit. A new permit is required each time a landlord gets new tenants.
- How do I submit the application?
- Bring or mail the completed form and the $50 application fee to the Building and Zoning Office at 10 Doyle Street, Doylestown, PA 18901, then schedule an inspection appointment.
- What happens during the inspection process?
- An adult must be present for the inspection. If everything is in order, the permit is issued at the end of the inspection; if corrections are needed, schedule a re-inspection within 30 days.
Need something notarized?
This Residential Use and Occupancy Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Doylestown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.