Businesses & Landlords
Businesses & Landlords
Crafton offers businesses an ideal strategic location in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area that combines accessibility with affordability. Its central positioning - just 15 minutes from both downtown Pittsburgh and the airport - creates exceptional convenience for business operations, employee commuting, and client access. The presence of a major busway through Crafton enhances this connectivity, providing reliable public transit options that can help businesses attract and retain employees from throughout the greater Pittsburgh area.
This combination of swift airport access for business travel, quick downtown connections for meetings and partnerships, and robust public transportation makes Crafton a logistically optimal choice for businesses seeking a cost-effective alternative to downtown while maintaining all the benefits of a prime metropolitan location.
This combination of swift airport access for business travel, quick downtown connections for meetings and partnerships, and robust public transportation makes Crafton a logistically optimal choice for businesses seeking a cost-effective alternative to downtown while maintaining all the benefits of a prime metropolitan location.
Are you new to Crafton or looking to start a business?
Below is a general list of things to do to start a business in Crafton. For larger commercial and electrical applications, our third party plans reviewer (Code-Sys) has provided a portal. If you're unsure of what to do, contact Borough staff anytime. We'll be happy to help.
Also check out our Forms and Permits page for a complete list of permits, including those that are for residential uses only. Finally, check out the full book of laws in the Borough Code of Ordinances if you're curious about reading all the dirty details.
Also check out our Forms and Permits page for a complete list of permits, including those that are for residential uses only. Finally, check out the full book of laws in the Borough Code of Ordinances if you're curious about reading all the dirty details.
How to start a business in Crafton:
Filing A Permit
For Commercial Properties and Multi-Family Dwellings with 3 or More units, Crafton partners with Code-Sys as our third-party plans reviewer. Additionally, all Electrical Permits are handled through Code-Sys.
Select the portal link that best fits the use or type of permit you are applying for.
Select the portal link that best fits the use or type of permit you are applying for.
Thank you for investing in Crafton. We're here to help.
Director of Community & Economic Development
Mike Tedesco
Phone: 412-921-0752 x 27
mtedesco@craftonborough.com
For questions on permitted businesses and/or uses contact our Building Inspector, Fire Marshal, and Zoning Officer.
DJ Glancy
Phone: 412-921-0752 x 18
dglancy@craftonborough.com
For ordinance enforcement and property maintenance questions or concerns contact the Ordinance Enforcement Officer.
Season Ciechanowski
Phone: 412-921-0752 x 26
codeenforcement@craftonborough.com
For questions regarding taxes, business licenses, or other tax filings contact Jordan Tax Service, Inc.
Jordan Tax Service, Inc.
724-731-2310
724-731-2310
102 Rahway Road
McMurray, PA 15317
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