Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
Residential Rental Unit Registration Application
Allentown property owners use this application to register residential rental units and provide unit, ownership, and contact information to the city.
What this form is
The application registers residential rental units with Allentown and asks for each unit’s street address and number of units, the owner’s contact information, and a signature. Owners who live outside Lehigh County must designate an agent who resides or works in the county; owners who live in the county may also designate one. The form instructs owners to report changes to the information provided.
Who needs it
Owners registering residential rental units in Allentown should complete the application and designate an agent if they live outside Lehigh County.
How to submit it
Return the application to the Bureau of Building Standards and Safety, 435 Hamilton Street, 3rd Floor, Allentown, PA 18101. The form also lists a fax number, phone number, and city website.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it has an owner’s signature line and mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Residential Rental Unit Registration Application PDF.
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Complete Unit And Owner Details
List the rental street address and number of units, then complete the requested ownership information and sign.
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Designate An Agent If Required
If you reside outside Lehigh County, provide an agent who resides or works within the county.
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Return The Application
Return it to the Bureau of Building Standards and Safety at the address printed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Rental Unit Registration Application?
- No. The application has an owner’s signature line and does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Residential Rental Unit Registration Application?
- Return it to the Bureau of Building Standards and Safety at 435 Hamilton Street, 3rd Floor, Allentown, PA 18101.
- Who must designate a Lehigh County agent?
- Owners residing outside Lehigh County must designate an agent who resides or works within the county. Owners residing in the county may also designate an agent.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for the rental unit’s street address and number of units, owner details and signature, and, if designated, the agent’s name, contact number, address, and email.
Need something notarized?
This Residential Rental Unit Registration Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Allentown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.