Allentown, PA · Lehigh County

No notary required

Encroachment Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to request approval for a permanent or temporary encroachment in Allentown.

What this form is

The application records the encroachment address, requested time period, type, and whether a dumpster or scaffolding is involved. It also asks for supplier details when applicable, property owner and applicant contact information, and the applicant’s signature. The routing sheet records review and approval or rejection; the text does not state when an application is required.

Who needs it

A property owner or applicant seeking approval for a permanent or temporary encroachment in Allentown can use this application.

How to submit it

The form says to fax the information to the Engineering Department at (610) 437-7614. After review, it says to return the application to the Director of Code Enforcement.

About notarization

This application has no notary block; the applicant signs it, and the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Encroachment Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the encroachment details, contact information, and applicant signature. Provide supplier details if a dumpster or scaffolding is involved.

  3. 3

    Fax The Information

    Fax the information to the Engineering Department at (610) 437-7614, as directed on the form.

  4. 4

    Follow The Review Routing

    The routing sheet says to return the application to the Director of Code Enforcement after review.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Encroachment Application request?
It asks for the encroachment address, time period, type, and applicant and property owner contact details. Supplier information is requested if a dumpster or scaffolding is involved.
How do I submit the Encroachment Application?
The form says to fax the information to the Engineering Department at (610) 437-7614. After review, the application is returned to the Director of Code Enforcement.
Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Application?
No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs it, and the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.

Need something notarized?

This Encroachment Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Allentown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.