Portage, PA · Cambria County
Demolition and Removal
This checklist helps Portage property owners and contractors gather the required information and documents before submitting a demolition permit application.
What this form is
Use this checklist to prepare a demolition and removal application and confirm that the listed materials are ready before submitting it. It calls for a site plan, building and prior-use details, septic and backfill information, tax certification, and a completed building permit application. It also lists proof of workers’ compensation or a notarized blue form, and an asbestos removal certificate for commercial projects.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors planning demolition and removal in Portage should use the checklist before submitting the building permit application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The checklist does not provide an address or email.
About notarization
This checklist is signed without a notary; homeowners or contractors without workers’ compensation must provide a completed, notarized blue form from the Application Packet.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Checklist
Download the Demolition and Removal checklist PDF.
- 2
Gather The Required Information
Prepare the site plan, building description, prior use, septic and backfill details, and tax certification listed on the checklist.
- 3
Complete The Permit Application
Complete the building permit application and provide the tax parcel number.
- 4
Submit The Materials
Submit the checklist and required materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Demolition and Removal checklist?
- No. The checklist itself is signed without a notary. A homeowner or contractor without workers’ compensation must provide the completed, notarized blue form from the Application Packet.
- How do I submit the Demolition and Removal checklist?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The checklist does not provide an address or email.
- What materials does the checklist ask for?
- It lists a site plan, building and prior-use details, septic and backfill information, tax certification, a building permit application, and proof of workers’ compensation or the specified notarized form.
- Is an asbestos removal certificate required?
- The checklist lists a DEP Asbestos Removal Certificate for commercial projects only.