Berlin, PA · Somerset County
Building Application Forms and Instructions
This packet combines a land use form, a preliminary requirements checklist, and a building permit and use certificate application for Berlin Borough projects.
What this form is
Use the packet to prepare a building permit application and address preliminary requirements before submitting it. The land use form asks for a property diagram showing the new structure in relation to property lines and street rights of way; the application requests property, owner, project, contractor, and construction details. The checklist identifies approvals and other items to address, including sewage planning, stormwater, and municipal setbacks.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants planning new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, replacements, or other listed work in Berlin Borough should use this packet.
How to submit it
Return the completed land use form to the Borough Executive Secretary and wait for the papers to be returned; that form must accompany the building permit application. Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
The document has signature and date lines but no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Packet
Download the building application forms and instructions PDF.
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Complete The Forms
Complete the land use form and building permit application, including the requested property, project, and applicant details.
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Gather Required Items
Include a property diagram with the new structure in relation to property lines and street rights of way, and address applicable checklist items.
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Return The Land Use Form
Return the land use form to the Borough Executive Secretary and wait for the papers to be returned.
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Submit The Application
Include the completed land use form with the building permit application and submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the building application?
- No. The document has signature and date lines but no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the building application?
- Return the completed land use form to the Borough Executive Secretary and wait for the papers to be returned. It must accompany the building permit application.
- What information does the building permit application request?
- It asks for property and owner details, a description and estimated cost of the work, construction dates, project details, and contractor and subcontractor information.