Permits

General Instructions

Each Permit will require the applicant to complete required information fields and upload copies of plans and other required documentation. The links below will identify the requirements. Please ensure you have all the required information and documents ready to upload prior to beginning the online application process. Applications that are submitted without the required documentation may delay the review process or cause the application to be rejected.

Application Instructions

Prior to submitting the application via our online portal, it is highly recommended that you first download the corresponding PDF Application and/or Checklist/Instructions.  These reference documents provide the information needed to prepare relevant documentation prior to successful online submittal.  The PDF Application is for reference only.

To select a permit application, either scroll through the permit types, or use the Search feature. You can search by permit type (building, plumbing, electrical, etc.) or permit use (residential – new construction, residential – renovation, etc.). After ensuring you have all the required information for upload, click the "Apply Online" link for the desired permit.

Search Permits and Apply Online


Permit Application / UsePermit TypeChecklist/InstructionsPDF ApplicationApply Online
Addition > 800 sq feet Commercial Checklist
Stormwater Management Checklist
Building Form
Zoning Form
Commercial Plan
Apply Online
Alarm Commercial Checklist Building Form
Commercial Plan
Apply Online
Deck < 30 inches from grade < 800 sqft roof Commercial Checklist Building Form
Zoning Form
Commercial Plan
Apply Online
Deck < 30 inches from grade > 800 sqft roof Commercial Checklist
Stormwater Management Checklist
Building Form
Zoning Form
Commercial Plan
Apply Online
Deck > 30 inches from grade < 800 sqft roof Commercial Checklist Building Form
Zoning Form
Commercial Plan
Apply Online
Deck > 30 inches from grade > 800 sqft roof Commercial Checklist
Stormwater Management Checklist
Building Form
Zoning Form
Commercial Plan
Apply Online
Demolition Commercial Checklist
Demolition Regulations
Building Form
Commercial Plan
Allegheny County Health Dept Permit
Apply Online
Detached Accessory Structure < 1000 sq feet Commercial     Apply Online
Detached Accessory Structure > 1000 sq feet Commercial     Apply Online
Driveway New Commercial   Details Apply Online
Fireworks Commercial     Apply Online
Generator Commercial Checklist Building Form
Commercial Plan
Apply Online
Grading - Over 1,000 Cubic Yards Commercial   Details Apply Online
Grading - Over 100,000 Cubic Yards Commercial   Details Apply Online
Grading - Up to 1,000 Cubic Yards Commercial   Details Apply Online
Heavy Hauling Commercial     Apply Online
Occupancy Commercial   Occupancy Form
Recycling Form
Apply Online
Remodel Commercial Checklist Building Form
Commercial Plan
Apply Online
Roof Commercial Checklist Building Form
Zoning Form
Commercial Plan
Apply Online
Signage Commercial Checklist Sign Form
Zoning Form
Commercial Plan
Apply Online
Solar Commercial Checklist Building Form
Zoning Form
Commercial Plan
Apply Online
Temporary Ramp Commercial Checklist Building Form
Zoning Form
Commercial Plan
Apply Online
Temporary Sign Commercial   Sign Form
Zoning Form
Apply Online
Temporary Use Commercial   Details Apply Online
Tower/Dish < 800 sf Commercial Checklist Building Form
Zoning Form
Commercial Plan
Apply Online
Tower/Dish > 800 sf Commercial Checklist Building Form
Zoning Form
Commercial Plan
Apply Online
Areas for Public Assembly Operating   Details Apply Online
Logging Operating   Details Apply Online
Lumber Yards/Woodwork Operations Operating   Details Apply Online
Addition < 800 sq feet Residential Checklist Building Form
Zoning Form
Apply Online
Addition > 800 sq feet Residential Checklist
Stormwater Management Checklist
Building Form
Zoning Form
Apply Online
Deck < 30 inches from grade > 800 sqft roof Residential Stormwater Management Checklist Zoning Form Apply Online
Deck < 30 inches from grade < 800 sqft roof Residential Checklist Zoning Form Apply Online
Deck > 30 inches from grade < 800 sqft roof Residential Checklist Building Form
Zoning Form
Apply Online
Deck > 30 inches from grade > 800 sqft roof Residential Checklist Building Form
Zoning Form
Apply Online
Deck > 30 inches from grade no roof Residential Checklist Building Form
Zoning Form
Apply Online
Demolition Residential Demolition Regulations Details Apply Online
Driveway New Residential   Details Apply Online
Fire Renovation Residential   Details Apply Online
Garage < 800 sf Residential   Building Form
Zoning Form
Apply Online
Garage > 1000 sf Residential Checklist
Stormwater Management Checklist
Building Form
Zoning Form
Apply Online
Garage > 800 sf but < 1000 Residential Checklist Building Form
Zoning Form
Apply Online
Generator Residential Checklist Building Form Apply Online
Grading - Over 1,000 Cubic Yards Residential   Details Apply Online
Grading - Over 100,000 Cubic Yards Residential   Details Apply Online
Grading - Up to 1,000 Cubic Yards Residential   Details Apply Online
New Mobile Home Residential Checklist
Stormwater Management Checklist
Building Form
Zoning Form
Apply Online
New Multifamily Home Residential Checklist
Stormwater Management Checklist
Building Form
Zoning Form
Apply Online
New Single Family Home Residential Checklist
Stormwater Management Checklist
Building Form
Zoning Form
Apply Online
Nonpermanent Carport Residential Checklist Building Form
Zoning Form
Apply Online
Pool Residential Checklist Building Form
Zoning Form
Apply Online
Remodel Residential   Details Apply Online
Roof Residential   Details Apply Online
Solar Residential Checklist Building Form
Zoning Form
Apply Online
Temporary Ramp Residential Checklist Building Form
Zoning Form
Apply Online
Areas for Public Assembly Zoning Permit   Zoning Form Apply Online
Aviation Facility Zoning Permit   Zoning Form Apply Online
Block Party/Street Use Zoning Permit   Zoning Form Apply Online
Deck < 30 inches from grade Zoning Permit   Zoning Form Apply Online
Fence Zoning Permit   Zoning Form Apply Online
Lumber Yards/Woodwork Operations Zoning Permit   Zoning Form Apply Online
Nonpermanent Carport Zoning Permit   Zoning Form Apply Online
Sheds and Accessory Structures < 1000 sq feet Zoning Permit   Zoning Form Apply Online
Temporary Sign Zoning Permit   Zoning Form Apply Online
Signage Zoning Permit   Zoning Form Apply Online