Occupancy Permit

This permit is necessary for all business in the City of Jeannette. Your business must be approved by the Zoning office, inspected by the Fire Marshal, and issued this permit prior to opening.

Occupancy Permit

Residential Occupancy Permit

This permit is required for all single family and multi-family rental units. The Fire Marshal must inspect the dwelling prior to the issuance of a permit. This permit is required prior to occupancy for all single-family dwellings.

Residential Occupancy Permit

Home Occupation Permit 

This permit is necessary for all zoning hearing board approved home occupations. Said document must be issued prior to opening of a home to a occupation.

Electrical Permit

This permit is required when changing, adding, or altering the electrical service or wiring.

Sign Permit

This permit is necessary for all new signs, changes to signs and relocation of signs. No sign may be erected, changed, or moved prior to the issuance of a sign permit.

Building Permit

A building is not required for routine repairs or maintenance. Example include new roof (no pitch change), siding, and painting. A building permit is required for an improvement that involves new construction, a structural alteration, or an addition. Building and/or Zoning Permits are required for, but are not limited to the following: sheds, garages, porches (both New and replacement) building demolition, and carports. City zoning regulations place various restrictions to property. It is best to contact the Ordinance/Zoning Department to inquire if you need a permit prior to the start of any planed change to your property and to discuss zoning regulations that may be pertinent to your plans.

	Application for Permit
	Building/Fire Permit

All new plumbing in the City of Jeannette is required to have a permit.

Mechanical/Plumbing Permit

Subdivision/Land Development 

All subdivisions and land development are governed by the City's Ordinance Zoning ordinances. Plans must be reviewed by the City's Planning Commission. Final approval rests with the Mayor and City Council. Note: Should you require and documentation or information regarding code or zoning ordinances, please contact the City's Ordinance/Zoning Office at 724-527-4000 ext. 20 during the regular business hours of 8:00a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.