Punxsutawney, PA · Jefferson County
Application for Permit
Punxsutawney's building permit application is for applicants seeking approval for proposed construction, improvements, demolition, moving a building, or other listed work.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for work such as new construction, additions, repairs, remodeling, demolition, or moving a building. It asks for the work location, project type and cost, proposed work description, and owner, contractor, and design professional information. Applicants must provide a brief work description; new buildings and additions also require a scaled plot diagram, and construction plans and specifications must be submitted for approval.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing building, demolition, sign, mobile home, or other work listed on the application should complete it for the Borough of Punxsutawney.
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; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Application for Permit PDF.
- 2
Complete The Applicant Sections
Complete sections I through IV with the location, project type and cost, proposed work, and applicant identification.
- 3
Gather Required Project Materials
Include a brief work description. For a new building or addition, include a scaled plot diagram; submit construction plans and specifications for approval.
- 4
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 does the Punxsutawney permit application cover?
- It requests permit details for work including new buildings, additions, repairs, remodeling, demolition, moving a building, signs, and other listed project types.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- All applicants must submit a brief description of the proposed work. New buildings and additions also require a scaled plot diagram, and construction plans and specifications must be submitted for approval.
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Permit?
- No. The application has a signature and application date line but no notary block; it does not identify an attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Application for Permit?
- The document does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.