Permit Application

Permit Fees

APPLICATION FEES WILL BE ASSESSED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AS FOLLOWS:

RESIDENTIAL PERMITS: $50
COMMERCIAL PERMITS: $100

A SUMMARY OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES IS AVAILABLE HERE OR ASK FOR A COPY AT THE BUREAU OF BUILDING STANDARDS COUNTER.

When Do I Need A Permit?

• Learn when building permits are required and when they are generally NOT required.
• Residential: Requirements for One and Two Family (Residential) Permit Approval provides information on when residential permits are required.
• Commercial: Requirements for Commercial Structure Permit Approval provides information on when commercial permits are required.

Permit Applications

• Building Subcode Application
• Board of Appeals Application
• Electrical Subcode Application
• Mechanical Subcode Application
• Plumbing Subcode Application
• Demolition Release Form
• Fire Protection Application

The Permit application will require:

• Information about the project
• Who will be performing the work
• Type of work being completed
• Where the work will be done
• How the work will be done
• Anticipated project cost
• If plans are required they must be submitted with permit application

• Types of Permits
  • The scope of your project will determine which permits are required. The following permits should be submitted to: City Hall, 435 Hamilton Street, Allentown, 4th Floor
    • Zoning Permits
    • Building Permits (new construction, alterations, demolition, electrical, heating/mechanical, plumbing, roofing, signs)
    • Health/Food Establishment Permit
  • Submit the following permits to: Bridgeworks, 641 South 10th Street, Allentown, 3rd Floor
    • Engineering Permits

   

• Plans
  • Sketches, drawings, plans, or other documentation of the proposed work may need to be submitted for review. Commercial plans must be reviewed by an approved 3rd party plan review agency.

   

• Licensed Contractors
  • In some instances, licensed contractors will be required to perform the work. Examples are electrical, plumbing, heating, sheet metal work. When engaging contractors, it is advisable to check with the State of Pennsylvania, to make sure they have a HIC registration number.

   

• Building/Alterations Checklists
  • General Building/Alteration Worksheet is a checklist with timeframes, contacts, and planning tools for residential and commercial construction or renovation projects.