Scottdale, PA · Westmoreland County

No notary required

Home Occupation Permit Application

Scottdale residents use this application to request a permit before establishing a home occupation in a residential dwelling unit.

What this form is

The application requests a Borough permit for a proposed home occupation in a residential dwelling, so the Borough can assess compliance with its zoning ordinance. It asks about the dwelling, the proposed business and its operators, space used, customers, parking, signs, visible displays, and possible effects such as noise or odor; attach additional sheets if needed.

Who needs it

A Scottdale resident proposing to establish a home occupation in a residential dwelling unit must receive a Borough permit.

How to submit it

The form lists Borough of Scottdale, 10 Mt. Pleasant Road, Scottdale, PA 15683, and [email protected]; it also has fee, date-paid, and check-number fields.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Home Occupation Permit Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Answer the questions about the dwelling, proposed occupation, operators, space, customers, parking, signs, and possible effects.

  3. 3

    Gather Additional Sheets

    Attach additional sheets if needed to provide your answers.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Borough

    Use the Borough address or email listed on the form to contact the Borough about submission.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit Application?
No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary, and the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit Application?
The form lists Borough of Scottdale, 10 Mt. Pleasant Road, Scottdale, PA 15683, and [email protected] as contact details.
Who needs a home occupation permit in Scottdale?
Any Borough resident proposing to establish a home occupation in a residential dwelling unit must receive a Borough permit.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks about the dwelling, proposed occupation and operators, space used, customers, parking, signs, visible displays, and possible effects such as noise or odor.

Need something notarized?

This Home Occupation Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Scottdale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.