Jenkintown, PA · Montgomery County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a Jenkintown Borough building permit for proposed construction or other listed improvements.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit for work such as a new building, addition, alteration, driveway, demolition, roofing, fence, or pool. It asks for project, owner, contractor, and applicant details; zoning and building information; and a description of the work. The form also lists construction plans, subcontractor applications, and insurance documents or notarized exemption forms as items to file with the application.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents applying for a permit for a listed improvement in Jenkintown Borough 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; workers’ compensation exemptions for uncovered workers must be submitted on a notarized exemption form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Jenkintown Borough Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Fill in the project, owner, contractor, applicant, zoning, improvement, work, and building information.
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Gather Required Documents
Include at least two copies of construction plans, applicable subcontractor permit applications, and insurance documents or notarized exemption forms.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and listed documents 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 Building Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. A notarized exemption form is required for each person working on the job site who is not covered by workers’ compensation.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- The form does not provide submission contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What documents must be filed with this application?
- The form lists at least two copies of construction plans, all subcontractor permit applications that are part of the project, and general liability and workers’ compensation insurance documents or applicable notarized exemption forms.
- What project information does the application request?
- It requests the project location, owner, contractor and applicant details, zoning information, improvement type, work description, estimated cost and dates, and building use.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Jenkintown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.