Southmont, PA · Cambria County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Southmont Borough’s building permit application is for applicants seeking approval for construction, alterations, repairs, or other improvements to a property.

What this form is

Use this application to request a building permit for proposed work in Southmont Borough. It asks for applicant, property owner, and contractor details; project type, site location, estimated cost, dates, and a description of the work. Applicants are instructed to provide drawings and supplemental information and attach a plot plan showing the proposed work, setbacks, and existing structures.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized applicant planning construction, an addition, alteration, repair, replacement, or another improvement in Southmont Borough should complete this application.

How to submit it

The application fee is due when the application is filed. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form includes no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Southmont Borough building permit application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the applicant and property details, project type, site location, estimated cost, dates, and description of the proposed work.

  3. 3

    Gather Project Attachments

    Provide drawings and supplemental information, and attach a plot plan showing the construction, setbacks, and existing structures.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Borough

    Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The application fee is due when filed.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Southmont building permit application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How do I submit the Southmont building permit application?
The form says the application fee is due when filed but does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant, property owner, and contractor information, details about the improvement and site, estimated construction cost, anticipated dates, and a project description.
What attachments does the application request?
The form instructs applicants to provide drawings and supplemental information for review and attach a plot plan showing the proposed construction, setbacks, and existing buildings or structures.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Southmont form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.