Bethlehem, PA · Lehigh County
Application for Building Commercial Certificate of Occupancy
Businesses apply for a commercial certificate of occupancy by describing the property’s current and proposed uses and providing business and owner details.
What this form is
This application provides information about a business and the property where it will operate, including current and proposed uses, owner and applicant contact details, and whether signs will be installed. It also lists required drawings and, when applicable, health review materials and a business registration or mercantile license application. The form lists fees for commercial certificates and says the fee includes one inspection.
Who needs it
A business owner or representative applying for a commercial certificate of occupancy for a property in Bethlehem needs this application.
How to submit it
Make checks payable to the City of Bethlehem and mail the application to City of Bethlehem, Code Enforcement, 10 E. Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Include the required drawings and applicable supporting materials and fees.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the listed drawings and supporting materials are attachments, with no sworn or notarized step stated.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the commercial certificate of occupancy application.
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Complete the Application
Enter the business, property, owner, and applicant details and describe the current and proposed property uses.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the listed site drawings and, if applicable, health review materials and the business registration or mercantile license application and fee.
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Mail the Application
Mail the application, attachments, and applicable fees to City of Bethlehem, Code Enforcement, 10 E. Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- No. This application has no notary block or stated sworn step. The listed drawings and supporting materials are attachments; the document does not say they must be notarized.
- How do I submit the commercial occupancy application?
- Mail the application and required materials to City of Bethlehem, Code Enforcement, 10 E. Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Make checks payable to the City of Bethlehem.
- What attachments does the application list?
- It lists a stamped property survey drawing and a signed and sealed interior layout drawing. Health review materials and a business registration or mercantile license application and fee are required when applicable.
- What fees are listed on the form?
- The form lists a commercial certificate fee of $200 for 2,000 square feet or less, plus $100 for every additional 2,000 square feet, and a $75 commercial fire fee. The certificate fee includes one inspection.
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