Edwardsville, PA · Luzerne County
Commercial Occupancy Permit Application
Business owners or their agents use this application to request a commercial occupancy permit for a business space in Edwardsville.
What this form is
The application collects the business address, owner and agent details, space size, business type, occupancy status, and emergency contacts for the Fire Department. The document lists a $150-per-unit cost and says a building or space may not be occupied without a current Certificate of Occupancy issued in the tenant’s name; this application and receipt are not permission to occupy.
Who needs it
Business owners or building agents applying for a commercial occupancy permit for a business space in Edwardsville need this application.
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 mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Commercial Occupancy Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested business, owner or agent, space, occupancy, and emergency contact information.
- 3
Check For Related Permits
If installing a sign, the form says a sign permit is required; a lighted sign also requires an electrical permit applied for by a licensed electrician.
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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
- Do I need a notary for the Commercial Occupancy Permit Application?
- No. The document has no notary block and mentions no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the Commercial Occupancy Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for the business address, owner and agent details, space square footage, business and ownership information, and two emergency contacts for the Fire Department.
- Does this application authorize occupancy?
- No. The document says the application and receipt are not a permit to occupy. A current Certificate of Occupancy must be issued in the name of the tenant occupying the space.