OneStopPGH Permit Center

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Welcome to Pittsburgh’s One Stop Permit Center! This page provides general guidance and information to begin the permitting process. 

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OneStopPGH

The OneStopPGH system is residents’ one-stop shop to apply for, pay for, and obtain:

  • Business and Trade Licenses
  • Development, Right-of-Way, and Fire Code Permits
  • Planning Applications (Lot Consolidations/Subdivisions, Pre-Application Meetings, and Property Certifications)

OneStopPGH is a collaborative effort of the Departments of City Planning (DCP), Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI), and Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI), and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire (PBF).

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General Guidance

Disclaimer: Because every situation is unique and can be interpreted individually by the Building Code Official, we reserve the right to make exceptions to the information listed on this page. If you have any concerns about your project, or if you have any questions in general, please reach out to us via email at PLIAppTech@pittsburghpa.gov

Application Process

Application Process Step-by-step. Please see Process Graphic Transcript for readable version.

Application Process Graphic Transacript(DOCX, 17KB)

Learn about the permit process here
Learn about types of permits here

City Departments Involved in Process

Departments of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections
The Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections (PLI) issues building, electrical, mechanical, and occupancy permits, and conducts inspections required at various project phases. PLI requires sign-off from other departments before it will issue the final building permit.

Email: pliapptech@pittsburghpa.gov

Department of City Planning (DCP)
Email: zoning@pittsburghpa.gov

Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI)
Email: domipermits@pittsburghpa.gov

Department of Public Safety (DPS) Bureau of Fire
Email: fireinfo@pittsburghpa.gov

Tips for a good application

Helpful Resources

Work Not Requiring a Permit

What is the Status of my Permit

Certificate of Occupancy Search

Small Business Tips 

 

OneStopPGH Resources

Online Services

The OneStopPGH Portal is residents’ one-stop shop for on-line services. Create an account, apply online, and manage your applications here.

In Person Services

Our in-person counter is located at 412 Boulevard of the Allies. The OneStopPGH counter is residents’ one-stop shop for in-person services. Staff from DCP, DOMI, and PLI are available to assist applicants and answer questions.

Helpful OneStopPGH counter tips:

  • Sign-up to enter the service queue or check-in for an appointment upon arriving.
  • Hard copy submission standards accept documents up to 11” x 17” in size.
  • Credit card, check, and money order payments are accepted. Cash payments are not accepted.

Please click here to make an appointment to visit the in-person OneStopPGH counter. 

Customer Service

OneStopPGH in-person and remote customer service hours are Monday - Friday from 9 am to 3 pm

OneStopPGH in-person and remote customer service is unavailable on the following holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Modified customer service hours may occur the day before a holiday.

Remote customer service is available via:

last updated: 09/09/2026

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