Chester, PA · Delaware County
Application for Building Permit
Chester property owners, lessees, or their agents use this application to request a building permit for proposed construction, alteration, repair, or other listed work.
What this form is
This application requests a building permit and collects the project address, owner and applicant details, type and scope of work, building data, contractor information, and estimated work values. It includes sections for zoning and flood hazard questions, property violations, and owner or agent certification. The form says an application is made by the owner, lessee, their agent, or a registered professional employed for the proposed work.
Who needs it
A property owner, lessee, authorized agent, or registered professional seeking a permit for proposed building work in Chester should complete this application.
How to submit it
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; its property-violations section includes a sworn affirmation, but the form provides no notary block.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the building permit application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the site, owner, applicant, project, contractor, and work value details requested on the form.
- 3
Gather Any Separate Property List
If applicable, list properties with violations on a separate sheet, including street addresses, tax parcel numbers, municipalities, and counties.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Chester building permit application ask for?
- It requests site, owner, applicant, project, contractor, and estimated work value information, along with zoning, flood hazard, and property violation details.
- Who can apply for a building permit?
- The form says an application may be made by the building or structure’s owner or lessee, their agent, or a registered professional employed for the proposed work.
- Do I need a notary for the building permit application?
- No. The form has signature and date fields but no notary block. Its property-violations section includes a sworn affirmation, but does not provide for notarization.
- How do I submit the building permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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