Request an exemption from the Accessible Business Entrance program

You may request an exemption from these requirements if you are a:

• Religious organization (a place that is either owned by or leased to a religious organization that serves the public)
• Private club (a nonprofit organization with a selective membership process that excludes the general public from its activities)
• Not a place of public accommodation (you don’t provide goods or services to the public either for free or for sale)
• Newly constructed building with a building permit form (Form 1 /2) filed on or after January 1, 2002

You can also request an exemption if your property is a:

• Residential building
• Live/work unit
• Commercial condo above the ground floor

Fill out all 3 sections of the pre-screening form to request your exemption.

Section 1: Administrative information

Include:

• Block/lot number
• Building address
• Owner name and contact info
• Tenant/agent name and contact info

Section 2: Exemptions

Section 2 explains each of the 4 exemptions.

You must provide this information to prove your eligibility:

• Tax-exempt status and address for religious organizations or private clubs
• Building address for establishments that are not places of public accommodation
• Your building permit application number filed on or after January 1, 2002 for newly constructed buildings

Section 3: Signature

Sign and date the form. Check the box that best describes your relationship to the property.

Submit your form online.