West Hazleton, PA · Luzerne County
Building Permit Application
Property owners, lessees, agents, and design professionals use this application to request a building permit for proposed construction or other work in West Hazleton.
What this form is
The Building Permit Application requests information about the property, owner, contractor, proposed work, building use, and site and building characteristics. The applicant certifies that the information is correct and that work will follow approved construction documents and applicable code requirements. The form also asks about flood-prone areas and historic districts and provides spaces for the owner or authorized agent to print a name and sign.
Who needs it
An owner, lessee, their agent, or a registered design professional applies when seeking a permit for proposed work on a building or structure.
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 document is signed without a notary; the owner or authorized agent prints a name and signs, then dates the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the West Hazleton Building Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill out applicable blocks about the property, proposed work, building use, and site and building characteristics; leave unknown information blank.
- 3
Review And Sign
Review the application’s certifications, then have the owner or authorized agent print a name and sign and date it.
- 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 information does the West Hazleton Building Permit Application request?
- It asks for property and contact details, the type and cost of work, building use and characteristics, and information about flood-prone areas and historic districts.
- Who can apply for a building permit using this form?
- The form says an application may be made by the building or structure’s owner or lessee, an agent of either, or the registered design professional employed for the proposed work.
- Do I need a notary for the West Hazleton Building Permit Application?
- No. The document has no notary block; the owner or authorized agent prints a name and signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the West Hazleton Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another West Hazleton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.