New Freedom, PA · York County
Residential Building Permit Application
New Freedom property owners and their authorized agents use this application to request a residential building permit for proposed construction or other listed work.
What this form is
The application requests information about the property, owner, contractor, proposed work, building characteristics, construction costs, and project schedule. New Freedom requires two sets of design drawings with the application, and missing required information may result in denial. Depending on the work, applicants may also need a sedimentation and erosion control plan or stormwater materials.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents planning residential construction, additions, repairs, demolition, or other listed work in New Freedom should complete 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 document is signed and dated without a notary; the owner and applicant provide signatures, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Residential Building Permit Application PDF for New Freedom.
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Complete The Application
Fill in owner, contractor, property, project, building, and construction cost information; sign and date the required sections.
- 3
Gather Required Drawings
Include two sets of design drawings. Add a sedimentation and erosion control plan if excavation is required.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and attachments 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 Building Permit Application?
- No. The application calls for owner and applicant signatures and dates, but does not require notarization or identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Residential Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The application lists [email protected] and [email protected].
- What must accompany the application?
- The application requires two sets of design drawings showing structural components and plumbing, mechanical, energy, and electrical details. Excavation also requires a sedimentation and erosion control plan.