Johnsonburg, PA · Elk County
Building Permit Application
Johnsonburg property owners use this application to request a building permit for new construction, additions, alterations, or repairs.
What this form is
The application requests property, project, and contractor information for proposed construction, additions, alterations, or repairs in Johnsonburg Borough. It asks for the property address, zoning district, project cost and description, setbacks, and contractor details. Applicants sign and date the form; if no contractor is involved, the form directs the applicant to sign the affidavit on the back.
Who needs it
Johnsonburg property owners applying for a building permit for construction, an addition, an alteration, or a repair need 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 document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application or, if there is no contractor, the affidavit.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Form
Enter the property, project, and contractor information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Information
If workers’ compensation is not on file, the form says insurance can be faxed to (814) 965-3215. If there is no contractor, sign the affidavit on the back.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block; if there is no contractor, the applicant signs and dates the affidavit.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- The form does not give a submission address or method. 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 requests property and project details, including the work type, project cost, description, and setbacks, along with contractor information when applicable.
- What if workers’ compensation is not on file?
- The form says that if workers’ compensation is not on file with the borough, insurance can be faxed to (814) 965-3215.