Building Permitscover structural repairs, renovations and alterations including but not limited to: roof replacement, retaining walls, electrical wiring, fencing and pool installations. Please pick up all applications for permits at the Borough Office and be prepared to pay by check or money order.
We use a 3rd party (Code Enforcement Agency) for all building permits. They will bill for plan reviews and other items as needed. Payment varies depending on the project and all fees can be paid to the Borough.
Residential Application Commercial Application
Block Party Permits If your street is planning to have a block party, you must provide a letter to the Borough Council with details (date, time and what will be involved). This must be done at least one month prior to the party so that Council can discuss and inform the Police Dept. for safety reasons.
Requests for public records
Pursuant to Resolution 9 of 2002, requests for public records must be submitted on the PA Office of Open Records "Standard Right-To-Know Request Form" and submitted to the Borough Office. If you are unable to access the form please contact the borough offices.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY VACANT PROPERTY PROGRAM
Applications can be found at the Allegheny County Economic Development website at http://www.alleghenycounty.us/economic/residents/vacproprecov.aspx.
Please review the program guidelines for more information.
requirements for refinancing your property:
- Tax Certification (3-year) is $40.00. Requests must be submitted to the Tax Collector, Betty Ann Horvath, and payments can be made to Braddock Hills Borough.
- Lien Letter & Delinquent Borough Tax requests can be submitted to Jordan Tax Service. You can contact them at 412-835-5243 for more information..
REQUIREMENTS FOR SELLING AND/OR RENTAL OF PROPERTY:
In addition to the lien letter & tax certification, the Borough requires a dye test and occupancy inspection for the sale/transfer of property.
- DYE TEST APPLICATION This test is required for all property sales. There is a $35.00 fee and checks can be made payable to Braddock Hills Borough. Please note that the owner/responsible part of the property must complete and sign the 1st page. A registered master plumber must complete the 2nd page. Applications can be picked up at the Borough office or downloaded.
- OCCUPANCY INSPECTION PERMIT - If you’re renting or selling property within the Borough, an occupancy inspection is required. You can download the form or pick up an application at the Borough Building. Once it's submitted to the Manager, she will contact the Code Enforcement Officer to schedule the inspection with the contact person listed on the application.
- FEE SCHEDULE FOR SALE & RENTAL INSPECTIONS
Applications and payments can be dropped off or mailed with payment to:
Borough of Braddock Hills
1300 Brinton Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Braddock Hills Borough @ 2013