Malvern, PA · Chester County
Building Permit
Malvern property owners or authorized agents use this application to request building and related permits for proposed work at a property.
What this form is
The application requests a building permit and includes sections for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other work. Applicants provide contact and property details, project type, estimated dates and cost, contractor information, and a site plan; all contractors must be registered, and registration applications must accompany the building permit application. The form lists residential and commercial fees, each plus 1.5% of project cost.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents seeking a permit for construction, alteration, repair, demolition, or other work at a Malvern property should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application by email to [email protected] or by mail to Malvern Borough Administration, 1 East First Avenue, Suite 3, Malvern, PA 19355. The form says payment can be remitted online at www.malvern.org.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, property, contractor, and project details, including any applicable electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or other work sections.
- 3
Gather Project Materials
Include contractor registration applications and complete the site plan section showing lot lines, easements, and work layout and dimensions.
- 4
Submit To The Borough
Email the application to [email protected] or mail it to Malvern Borough Administration at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this form without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Building Permit application?
- Email it to [email protected] or mail it to Malvern Borough Administration, 1 East First Avenue, Suite 3, Malvern, PA 19355. The form says payment can be remitted online.
- What information does the Building Permit application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, contractors, proposed work, estimated dates and cost, and project details. It also includes a site plan section.
- Do contractor registration applications need to be included?
- Yes. The form states that all contractors must be registered with the Borough and that registration applications must be submitted with the Building Permit Application.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Malvern form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.