Erie, PA · Erie County
Occupancy Permit Application
Property owners or agents use this application to request an occupancy permit from the City of Erie and provide property, land-use, and contact information.
What this form is
This application requests an occupancy permit and records the property’s address, type, zoning district, and current and proposed land uses. It also collects owner or tenant contact details, business name when applicable, and an owner or agent certification and signature. Use it to apply for an occupancy permit; the form does not specify eligibility rules or processing times.
Who needs it
An owner or agent applying for an occupancy permit should complete the form with the property, land-use, and owner or tenant information requested.
How to submit it
Submit the completed form to the City of Erie Bureau of Code Enforcement, 626 State Street, Room 407, Erie, PA 16501-1128, or email it to [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the owner or agent just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the City of Erie Occupancy Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the property, land-use, owner or tenant, and business information requested.
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Sign And Date
The owner or agent certifies the information and signs and dates the application.
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Submit To The City
Deliver the completed form to the Bureau of Code Enforcement or email it to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Occupancy Permit Application request?
- It asks for property details, current and proposed land uses, owner or tenant contact information, a business name when applicable, and an owner or agent certification and signature.
- How do I submit the Occupancy Permit Application?
- Submit it to the City of Erie Bureau of Code Enforcement at 626 State Street, Room 407, Erie, PA 16501-1128, or email it to [email protected].
- Do I need a notary for the Occupancy Permit Application?
- No. The form has an owner or agent signature and date field but no notary block or notarized attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.