Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
Demolition Release Form
This form collects property, contractor, erosion-control, and utility information for owners or authorized agents seeking a demolition permit in Allentown.
What this form is
Complete this form and attach it to a Residential Building or Commercial Building Permit Application for a demolition project. It asks for property and contractor details, insurance information, earth-disturbance and permit details, and signatures from the owner or agent, contractor, and listed utilities. Attach letters notifying adjoining property owners and two pictures of the structure; utility signatures are required before a permit is issued.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents arranging demolition in Allentown should complete this form and obtain the listed utility signatures before permit issuance.
How to submit it
Complete the form, attach it to a Residential Building or Commercial Building Permit Application, and include the required neighbor-notification letters and two structure pictures. The form lists the Inspection Division at City Hall, 435 Hamilton Street, 4th Floor, Allentown, PA 18101.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; the owner or agent, demolition contractor, and listed utilities provide signatures.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Demolition Release Form and the applicable Residential Building or Commercial Building Permit Application.
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Complete The Form
Fill in all sections, including property, owner or agent, contractor, insurance, and earth-disturbance details.
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Gather Attachments
Attach adjoining-property notification letters, two pictures of the structure from different views, and a copy of the contractor's insurance.
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Obtain Utility Signatures
Have the listed utilities sign the form; the instructions say these signatures are required before permit issuance.
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Submit To The City
Attach the completed form to the permit application and use the Inspection Division address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Demolition Release Form?
- No. This form is signed and dated without a notary; the owner or agent, demolition contractor, and listed utilities provide signatures.
- How do I submit the Demolition Release Form?
- Attach the completed form to a Residential Building or Commercial Building Permit Application, along with adjoining-property notification letters and two pictures of the structure. The form lists the Inspection Division address at City Hall.
- What attachments are required with this form?
- The instructions call for letters notifying adjoining property owners and two pictures of the structure from different views. The contractor must also attach a copy of insurance.
- What information does the form request?
- It asks for property and building details, owner or agent and contractor information, insurance details, earth-disturbance information, permit details, and signatures from listed utilities.
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