New Home/Addition Permit Application

STOP! MOST LIKELY THERE IS AN APPLICATION SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUR PROJECT. PLEASE GO BACK AND REVIEW ALL APPS & USE THE ONE THAT APPLIES BEST. IT WILL HELP EXPEDITE YOUR PERMIT.

Please use this application for new homes or additions or if you don't see another application that applies to your project. You do not need to fill out any other applications as the mechanical, plumbing and electric inspections and fees will be included in the building permit.

No other permit applications need to be submitted for this improvement.

Permit Applicant (Responsible for payment and inspections) is:*

Property OwnerContractor (Authorized by Owner)Tenant (Authorized by Owner)

Name (property owner where work will be performed)*

First NameLast Name

Property Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Applicant's Phone#*

Area CodePhone Number

Applicant's email*

Contractor's Name (Write SELF if the property owner is constructing improvements)

Contractor's Address (Leave blank if you listed SELF above)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Contractor's Phone #

Area CodePhone Number

Contractor's Fax #

Area CodePhone Number

Contractor's email*

Contractor's performing home improvements must provide PaHIC# and also provide a copy of a Certificate of Insurance naming Amity Township as a Certificate Holder

Contractor's PaHIC #

Describe the work to be performed:*

Estimated Cost of Construction*

Quantity of Existing Bedrooms*

Proposed additional # of Bedrooms*

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: submit 2 copies of drawings, 1 copy for Amity Twp. file and one copy to be returned with permit. The returned plans must remain available on-site. The Building Code Official may require an architectural or engineer seal for obscure designs or large open spans. Plot plan or survey showing setbaks from property lines must also be provided for all permit applications.

DRAWING: Detailed architectural plans must be provided showing all types and dimensions of construction. Permit may be denied due to lack of information and details in order to perform code review. ResCheck is acceptable for energy compliance. Sealed wood truss drawings, if appliable, must be submitted with application and available on-site for rough framing inspection.

I hereby certify the code administrator and code inspectors shall have the authority to enter areas covered by such permit application at any reasonable hour to inspect existing conditions applicable to such permit application*

I agreeI disagree

I, the applicant, hereby agree to electronically sign my permit and agree to install the improvements only in accordance with the permit and will conform to therequirements of the existing Ordinances of the Township of Amity and Laws ofthe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I understand there are required inspections listed on the back of the permit that I must get approved prior to occupying the improvement. The permit will not relieve me from complying with other governmental regulations, deed restrictions or covenants outside the jurisdiction of Amity Township*

I agree and I choose to receive my permit by first class mailI do not wish to sign electronically and will make arrangements for either myself or an authorized individual to come into the Code Department M-F, between 8 am-noon or 1:00-4:30 pm to sign and pay for the permit

Attach any files you may have

Upload a File

You may also email additional drawings to sloomis@amitytownshippa.com

All contractors and installers performing residential improvements must provide a certificate of insurance naming Amity Township as a Certificate Holder. All contractors performing improvements on commercial buildings or new home construction must obtain an Amity Township Contractor's License. Applications are available on this website.

Once the application is received, permit processing typically takes 7-10 business days. Please check your email during this process as we may contact you for additional information that may be required or that your permit is ready for final processing. Permit fees will be due upon issuance of the permit. Permit fees can be found on the Building Department web page.

Residential Home Permit Application