Finished Basement / Attic / Room Permit Application

Finished Basement / Attic / Room Permit Application
Please use this application for proposing to finish or renovate all or a portion of your basement. This application includes all associated electrical circuits, wiring, lighting, and bathroom plumbing lines or gas piping. Additional applications are not required.
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:*
Increased # of Bedrooms*
Total Sq Ft of basement to be finished*
What is the insulation R-value you are installing in the exterior walls?*
What is the existing insulation R-value in the exterior walls?*
Describe method of heating the new finished space.*
Basement Renovation includes the following mechanical additions:

LightingElectrical ReceptaclesHalf Bathroom, no showerFull Bathroom w/ showerKitchenette without cookingFull Kitchen with cooking appliancesGas ApplianceHeating ApplianceBaseboard Heat
Estimated cost of construction?*
This is for census information only
A floor plan of the basement is appreciated, but not required. We recommend you download the Fire Blocking Handout for basements found in the downloadable documents of the Permit webpage. It can assist you in explaining some code requirements prior to framing the walls.
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 the requirements of the existing Ordinances of the Township of Amity and Laws of the 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 I will make arrangements for either myself or someone I have authorized to come in to the Code Department M-F, between 8 am -Noon or 1:00-4:30 pm to sign and pay for the permit
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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.
Permit Fees for finishing basements are as follows:

Building Permit $204.50

Includes framing and electric

Adding a bathroom or sink $60.00

Adding a gas appliance $60.00

My Products*

Finished Basement Building Permit (Required)$204.50

Finished Basement - Add bathroom or sink$60.00

Finished Basement - Add a gas appliance$60.00

Total $0.00

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