Forms & Permits

Permit Applications

  1. 2018 Updated Permit Fee Schedule (PDF)
  2. 2022 Tree Request Form (PDF)
  3. Affidavit for As-Is Sale of Property (PDF)
  4. Amusement Device License Application (PDF)
  5. Amusement Permit Application (PDF)
  6. Amusement Tax Report Form (PDF)
  7. Application and Permit Types (PDF)
  8. Application for License to Solicit in The Borough of Swissvale (PDF)
  9. Belgian Block Order Form (PDF)
  10. Block Party and Street Closure Application (PDF)
  11. Commercial Building Permit Application (PDF)
  12. Demolition Permit Application (PDF)
  13. Dumpster Permit Application (PDF)
  14. Dumpster Permit Provision Notice (PDF)
  15. Dye Test Form (PDF)
  16. Fire Alarm Permit Application (PDF)
  17. Lien Letter Request Form (PDF)
  18. Occupancy Permit Application (PDF)
  19. Outstanding Code Violation Affidavit (PDF)
  20. Park Permit Application (PDF)
  21. Park Permit Application with Alcohol Permit Application (PDF)
  22. Permit Fee Schedule - Updated 2022 (PDF)
  23. Re-roof Permit (PDF)
  24. Residential Building Permit Application (PDF)
  25. Special Events Permit Application (PDF)
  26. Street Opening Permit (PDF)
  27. Tenant Registration Form (PDF)
  28. Workers Compensation Addendum (PDF)
  29. Zoning Compliance Permit (PDF)

Contact Forms

Send your comments/questions through our Borough Contact Form.

Submit a Code Complaint with our Code Violation Complaint Form.

Confidentially send a tip to the Police Department using our Police Tip Form. 

Vacant Property Recovery Program

The Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program (VPRP) acquires vacant, blighted properties and conveys them to applicants who have developed both: 

  • A concrete reuse plan 
  • Demonstrated the capacity to implement it

Applicants may include individuals, municipalities, community groups, local businesses, and private and nonprofit developers. The application is linked below. For more information visit the Allegheny County website.

Miscellaneous

This guide is published by the American wood council and is a useful reference for proper construction of new residential decks. 

Right to Know Information


Zoning Map

  1. Swissvale Zoning Map (PDF)