Downingtown, PA · Chester County
Rental Property Permit Application
Property owners or agents use this application and its tenant registration form to apply for or renew a Downingtown rental property permit.
What this form is
Submit this application for a property not previously used as a rental, after a change of ownership, or for the biennial rental permit renewal. It includes a tenant registration form and asks for the property address, dwelling-unit count, owner and agent contact details, and names of all residents. The applicant agrees to comply with Borough codes and permit an inspection.
Who needs it
Rental property owners or agents apply when a property is newly rented, purchased by a new owner, or due for its biennial permit renewal.
How to submit it
Submit the application and completed Tenant Registration Form, with the $120.00 per dwelling unit fee, to the Code Enforcement Office. Checks should be payable to Borough of Downingtown.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the owner or agent signs, and the document mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Rental Property Permit Application and Tenant Registration Form.
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Complete the Forms
Fill in all fields, including property, owner, agent, and resident information; the form says all fields must be populated.
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Prepare the Fee
Include the $120.00 fee per dwelling unit; checks should be payable to Borough of Downingtown.
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Submit to the Code Enforcement Office
Submit the application, completed Tenant Registration Form, and fee to the Code Enforcement Office.
Frequently asked questions
- Who files the Rental Property Permit Application?
- The rental property owner or an agent applies for a permit for a property not previously used as a rental, following a change of ownership, or for a biennial renewal.
- What must I submit with the application?
- Submit the completed Tenant Registration Form and a $120.00 fee per dwelling unit. The document says checks should be payable to Borough of Downingtown.
- Do I need a notary for the Rental Property Permit Application?
- No. The owner or agent signs and dates this application without a notary; the document mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Rental Property Permit Application?
- Submit the application, completed Tenant Registration Form, and fee to the Code Enforcement Office. The form lists 4 W Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335.
Need something notarized?
This Rental Property Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Downingtown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.