Swarthmore, PA · Delaware County
Building Permit Application
Property owners, architects, and contractors use this application to request a Swarthmore building permit and provide project, property, and contractor information.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Borough of Swarthmore building permit for work such as construction, additions, alterations, repairs, demolition, roofing, fences, and driveways. It asks for property and ownership details, project plans and descriptions, zoning information, and architect or contractor details. Required attachments vary by project; some projects also require a stormwater management plan application.
Who needs it
Property owners, architects, or contractors applying for a Borough building permit for proposed work on a property in Swarthmore should use 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; it requires no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Swarthmore Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Fill in the property, proposed work, zoning, architect, contractor, and permit information that applies.
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Gather Required Attachments
Check the form's requirements for your project type and gather the listed plans, site documents, or other materials.
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Submit To The Borough
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Swarthmore Building Permit Application for?
- It requests a Borough building permit and collects property, project, zoning, and architect or contractor information for proposed work.
- What attachments may be needed with the application?
- Requirements depend on the work. The form lists plans and site documents for several project types; new, additional, or replacement impervious cover over 499 square feet requires a stormwater management plan application as well.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it requires no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- The form provides Borough contact information but does not state a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Swarthmore form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.