City Building Permits
Applewold Borough, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Applewold Borough, Pennsylvania. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Borough-level UCC building permits are handled through Bureau Veritas
- Department
- Applewold Borough; UCC building permit officer listed as Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
- Address
- 8 Hickory Street, Kittanning, PA 16201; Bureau Veritas, 204 Butler Road, Suite 3, Kittanning, PA 16201
- Phone
- Borough 724-543-1224; Bureau Veritas 724-548-1414
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Bureau Veritas permit application PDF • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Obtain any needed municipal zoning or utility approvals first.
- Complete the Bureau Veritas application and municipal signoff section.
- Submit plans, site plan, workers' compensation documentation, and related outside approvals to Bureau Veritas.
- Pay fees and wait for permit issuance before starting work.
Typical processing time: Residential review is subject to the Pennsylvania UCC 15-business-day rule unless extended in writing
Source: Applewold Borough; UCC building permit officer listed as Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
General Requirements
PA UCC permit triggers apply to structural work, additions, demolitions, occupancy changes, and regulated electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or gas work
Required Documents
- Bureau Veritas application, municipal approval, plans/specs when required, plot/site plan, insurance or exemption documents, and any applicable floodplain or highway approvals
- Permit validity
- 180-day commencement and abandonment rule, maximum 5-year validity under PA UCC
- Building code
- Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, with the January 1, 2026 statewide triennial update effective subject to PA L&I's accessibility injunction notice
- Owner-builder
- Owner or authorized agent may apply
- Contractor requirements
- Pennsylvania HICPA registration over $5,000 and workers' compensation documentation where applicable
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- See Bureau Veritas Armstrong schedule, including $480 minimum new home and $250 minimum residential addition
- Plan check fee
- Included in permit fee
- Permit fee formula
- Square-foot fees for new homes and valuation pricing for alterations/additions
- Reinspection fee
- Up to 3 reinspections included within reason; refund requests are reduced by 30 percent for plan review/administration
- Payment note
- State training fee is extra
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Same statewide residential UCC exemptions listed for Apollo Borough apply unless local ordinance is more restrictive
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Through Bureau Veritas after permit issuance (other)
- Inspection hours
- Not publicly posted
Typical inspection sequence: Foundation; plumbing/mechanical/electrical; frame and masonry; wallboard; final
Additional Resources
- Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, with the January 1, 2026 statewide triennial update effective subject to PA L&I's accessibility injunction notice
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Reference
- 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 Applewold Borough; UCC building permit officer listed as Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Applewold Borough Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Applewold Borough, PA?
- PA UCC permit triggers apply to structural work, additions, demolitions, occupancy changes, and regulated electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or gas work
- How much does a building permit cost in Applewold Borough, PA?
- The minimum permit fee is See Bureau Veritas Armstrong schedule, including $480 minimum new home and $250 minimum residential addition. Fees are calculated as: Square-foot fees for new homes and valuation pricing for alterations/additions. Plan check fee: Included in permit fee.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Applewold Borough, PA?
- 1. Obtain any needed municipal zoning or utility approvals first. 2. Complete the Bureau Veritas application and municipal signoff section. 3. Submit plans, site plan, workers' compensation documentation, and related outside approvals to Bureau Veritas. 4. Pay fees and wait for permit issuance before starting work.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Applewold Borough, PA?
- Typical processing time is Residential review is subject to the Pennsylvania UCC 15-business-day rule unless extended in writing.
- What work is exempt from building permits in Applewold Borough, PA?
- The following work is generally exempt: Same statewide residential UCC exemptions listed for Apollo Borough apply unless local ordinance is more restrictive.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Applewold Borough, PA?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Through Bureau Veritas after permit issuance.
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