Elizabethtown, PA · Lancaster County
Residential Permit Application
Elizabethtown Borough property owners, applicants, or authorized agents use this application to request permits for residential construction, alterations, and other listed projects.
What this form is
This application requests Borough zoning and, when applicable, Uniform Construction Code permits for residential work. It asks for property and applicant details, project scope, site and impervious coverage information, contractor and project cost details, insurance documentation, and signatures. Depending on the project, applicants must include a plot plan, written estimates or contractor quotes, proof of insurance, or a Workers’ Compensation Affidavit.
Who needs it
Property owners, applicants, or authorized agents proposing residential work that requires a Borough permit 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. The form requires two copies with related attachments and says proof of insurance may be emailed to [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; self-employed individuals must complete and sign the Workers’ Compensation Affidavit, which the form does not say must be notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Residential Permit Application PDF and review the permit requirements for your project.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, applicant, project, site, contractor, and project cost information, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include required plot plans, estimates or contractor quotes, proof of insurance, and a Workers’ Compensation Affidavit when applicable.
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Submit To The Borough
Provide two copies of the application and related attachments. Check the city website for current submission details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. Self-employed individuals must complete and sign the Workers’ Compensation Affidavit, but the form does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Residential Permit Application?
- The form calls for two copies of the application and related attachments, but does not give a submission address or method. Check the city website for current contact details; proof of insurance may be emailed to [email protected].
- What attachments may be required with this application?
- Depending on the project, include a plot plan, written estimates or contractor quotes, and current proof of insurance. Self-employed individuals must also complete the Workers’ Compensation Affidavit.