How much does a building permit cost in Gettysburg Borough, PA?

Fees are calculated as: (valuation-based, flat, etc.): UCC fees are set by PMCA, plus a 10 percent borough administration fee and the $4.50 state training fee; non-UCC building permits are valuation-based at $12 per $1,000 up to $10,000, then capped per borough fee text.

How do I apply for a building permit in Gettysburg Borough, PA?

1. Determine whether the project needs a Gettysburg land use permit, HARB approval, zoning review, and/or a PMCA UCC permit. 2. Complete the borough land use application and any borough-specific forms such as sign, subdivision, or historic review documents. 3. For UCC-regulated work, submit the permit application through the borough/PMCA process and provide plans, workers compensation form, and supporting materials. 4. Pay borough land-use fees plus PMCA UCC fees and the borough administrative add-on where applicable. 5. Receive the permit, post it on site, complete inspections, and obtain any needed certificate of occupancy or use approval.

What work is exempt from building permits in Gettysburg Borough, PA?

The following work is generally exempt: No single borough-wide exempt-work list was clearly posted in the reviewed Gettysburg materials.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Gettysburg Borough, PA?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Through borough staff for land-use process and through PMCA for UCC inspections.

City Building Permits

Gettysburg Borough, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Gettysburg Borough, Pennsylvania. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Pennsylvania Adams County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Department: Borough of Gettysburg, Planning, Zoning, and Code Enforcement Department
Address: 59 E High St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717-334-1160
Email: sstull@gettysburgpa.gov
Website: https://www.gettysburgpa.gov/

Online Permit Portal

Open Borough forms/document center and PMCA for UCC enforcement

Platform: Borough forms/document center and PMCA for UCC enforcement • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Determine whether the project needs a Gettysburg land use permit, HARB approval, zoning review, and/or a PMCA UCC permit.
Complete the borough land use application and any borough-specific forms such as sign, subdivision, or historic review documents.
For UCC-regulated work, submit the permit application through the borough/PMCA process and provide plans, workers compensation form, and supporting materials.
Pay borough land-use fees plus PMCA UCC fees and the borough administrative add-on where applicable.
Receive the permit, post it on site, complete inspections, and obtain any needed certificate of occupancy or use approval.

Typical processing time: No borough-specific general turnaround published on the reviewed forms page; state UCC review deadlines still govern PMCA UCC review timing

General Requirements

Gettysburg states both Uniform Construction Code and non-UCC building permits require a land use permit; borough forms also cover signs, short-term rentals, events, zoning certifications, and historic review

Required Documents

Land use application
project plans
workers compensation form
PMCA UCC permit materials where applicable
and any HARB or zoning materials required by scope

Permit validity: Not clearly summarized on the reviewed borough forms page; state UCC default timing applies to UCC permits

Fees

Permit fee formula: (valuation-based, flat, etc.): UCC fees are set by PMCA, plus a 10 percent borough administration fee and the $4.50 state training fee; non-UCC building permits are valuation-based at $12 per $1,000 up to $10,000, then capped per borough fee text

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

No single borough-wide exempt-work list was clearly posted in the reviewed Gettysburg materials

Inspections

How to Schedule

Through borough staff for land-use process and through PMCA for UCC inspections (other)

Inspection hours: Borough office contact page lists the main office phone and address, but no public inspection windows were clearly published on the reviewed page

Additional Resources

Zoning information: View zoning info
License lookup guide: Pennsylvania Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Pennsylvania Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Pennsylvania hub: Pennsylvania Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Borough of Gettysburg, Planning, Zoning, and Code Enforcement Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gettysburg Borough Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Gettysburg Borough, PA?: Gettysburg states both Uniform Construction Code and non-UCC building permits require a land use permit; borough forms also cover signs, short-term rentals, events, zoning certifications, and historic review
How much does a building permit cost in Gettysburg Borough, PA?: Fees are calculated as: (valuation-based, flat, etc.): UCC fees are set by PMCA, plus a 10 percent borough administration fee and the $4.50 state training fee; non-UCC building permits are valuation-based at $12 per $1,000 up to $10,000, then capped per borough fee text.
How do I apply for a building permit in Gettysburg Borough, PA?: 1. Determine whether the project needs a Gettysburg land use permit, HARB approval, zoning review, and/or a PMCA UCC permit. 2. Complete the borough land use application and any borough-specific forms such as sign, subdivision, or historic review documents. 3. For UCC-regulated work, submit the permit application through the borough/PMCA process and provide plans, workers compensation form, and supporting materials. 4. Pay borough land-use fees plus PMCA UCC fees and the borough administrative add-on where applicable. 5. Receive the permit, post it on site, complete inspections, and obtain any needed certificate of occupancy or use approval.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Gettysburg Borough, PA?: Typical processing time is No borough-specific general turnaround published on the reviewed forms page; state UCC review deadlines still govern PMCA UCC review timing.
What work is exempt from building permits in Gettysburg Borough, PA?: The following work is generally exempt: No single borough-wide exempt-work list was clearly posted in the reviewed Gettysburg materials.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Gettysburg Borough, PA?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Through borough staff for land-use process and through PMCA for UCC inspections.

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