Avoca, PA · Luzerne County
Building Permit Application
Avoca property owners, lessees, agents, and design professionals use this application to request a building permit for proposed construction or other listed work.
What this form is
This application requests a building permit for work such as new construction, alterations, demolition, relocation, additions, changes of use, and listed utility work. Applicants provide property, owner, contractor, building-use, construction, and site details, then certify that the information is correct and agree to comply with applicable requirements. The form includes fee schedules and identifies possible additional permits and approvals.
Who needs it
An owner, lessee, their agent, or a registered design professional employed for the proposed work may apply for a permit using this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no sworn attachment or notarized related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Avoca Borough Building Permit Application.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill out applicable blocks with property, applicant, contractor, proposed-work, building-use, and site information.
- 3
Gather Project Documents
The form lists project documents such as plans, specifications, and calculations, and notes other possible permits and approvals.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What work does the Avoca Building Permit Application cover?
- The application lists new buildings, foundation work, alterations, demolition, relocation, additions, changes of use, and plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work.
- Who can apply for an Avoca building permit?
- The form says an owner or lessee, their agent, or a registered design professional employed for the proposed work may apply.
- Do I need a notary for the Avoca Building Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no sworn attachment or notarized related step.
- How do I submit the Avoca Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.