Licensing Process Overview

A telecommunications provider, or a party that seeks to provide telecommunications services in the City's Rights of Way must obtain a license to do so. Each applicant must provide the following information:

• Completed Telecommunications License Application
• Evidence of current, valid General Liability Insurance
  • Indemnifying the City.
• Bond Amount to be determined by the scope of work for which the License is being applied.
• "D" size paper CAD detailed drawings (24 inches by 36 inches).

Where and when:

All information and documents should be forwarded to the following address:

Office hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

How to pay:

• A check drawn in the name of the applicant (not a contractor or subcontractor) should be made payable to "Treasurer, City of Pittsburgh."
• All checks should be sent to the The Department of Mobility & Infrastructure address:

How long will it take:

• If all requested items have been included, application review should take no more than approximately two weeks.
• Applicants may telephone (412) 255-2517 to inquire about the status of a licensing application.

Required Inspections:

• Who is required - A telecommunications provider, or a party that seeks to provide telecommunications services in the City's Rights of Way.
• When to call - Before, during, and after completion of construction.

Please telephone 412-255-2517 during Department of Mobility & Infrastructure business hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday for more information.