West Hazleton, PA · Luzerne County

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Residential Occupancy Inspection Request

Property owners or authorized agents use this request to arrange a residential occupancy inspection or re-inspection in West Hazleton.

What this form is

This request asks the Borough of West Hazleton to inspect or re-inspect a residential property. It collects the property address, owner and buyer information, number of units, and the owner or agent’s signed certification; it also includes a pre-inspection checklist. Rental properties must be registered, and the form says registration and inspection fees must be paid before an inspection.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized agents requesting an occupancy inspection or re-inspection for a residential property in West Hazleton need 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

No notary is required; the owner or agent signs and dates the request, which includes an affirmation under penalty of unsworn falsification.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Request

    Download the Residential Occupancy Inspection Request PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Enter the property and owner information, then have the owner or authorized agent sign and date the request.

  3. 3

    Review The Checklist

    Use the included pre-inspection checklist to review the residential property.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Borough

    Submit the request 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 Residential Occupancy Inspection Request?
No. The owner or authorized agent signs and dates the request; it includes an affirmation under penalty of unsworn falsification, not a notary block.
How do I submit the Residential Occupancy Inspection Request?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the request ask for?
It asks for the property address, number of units, owner information, buyer’s name, any real estate agency, and the owner or agent’s signature and date.
What should I know before scheduling an inspection?
The form requires at least 15 working days’ notice. It says rental properties must be registered and inspection and registration fees paid before an inspection.

Need something notarized?

This Residential Occupancy Inspection Request doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another West Hazleton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.