The City of Pittsburgh requires who erects, alters, repairs, and/or maintains ground signs, wall signs, projecting signs, roof signs, post signs, or similar signs must obtain a Sign Contractor License from the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections.

WONDERING HOW MUCH YOUR LICENSE COSTS? 

 All Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections fees change annually. Consult the Current Fee Schedule for new applications, renewals, and late fees.  

LATE FEES

A 60 day grace period begins when your license expires. A late fee will be charged the day after your license expires. If your license is not renewed within 60 days of expiration, it is considered lapsed and closed. All contractor and trade licenses expire a year from the date of issuance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Government Issued Photo ID
  • A copy of a current, non-expired photo ID is required.
• Insurance Info
  • A non-expired Certificate of Insurance showing general liability coverage for the applicant at the location where licensed activity will take place, and listing the City of Pittsburgh as the certificate holder and additionally insured.
  • Worker’s Compensation Insurance: A Certificate of Insurance showing Worker's Compensation coverage for the applicant business and listing the City of Pittsburgh as the certificate holder. If the business does not have any employees, then upload a notarized statement attesting that there are no employees.  
  • Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections Workers' Compensation Exemption Affidavit.
• Tax Compliance Letter
  • A letter verifying that the applicant is in compliance with all relevant City taxes.

RESOURCES

• Looking for additional info or clarification on your license requirements?
  • Check out the Rules and Regulations
• How do I get a tax certification letter?
  • Call or email the Department of Finance