City Building Permits

Leechburg Borough, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Pennsylvania Armstrong County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Borough UCC permits are handled through BIU, a certified third-party agency

Department
Leechburg Borough; building permit officer listed as Building Inspection Underwriters of PA, Inc. (BIU)
Address
Borough office, 260 Market Street, Leechburg, PA 15656; BIU contact used by the borough, 317 South Home Avenue, Avalon, PA 15202
Phone
Borough 724-842-8511; BIU 412-766-2565
Website
https://biupa.com/pf.html ; https://www.co.armstrong.pa.us/images/departments/planning/planning/municipaldirectory.pdf

Online Permit Portal

Open BIU permit forms library

Platform: BIU permit forms library • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Contact the borough and BIU to confirm the current application package.
  2. Submit the BIU permit application, plans/site plan, and insurance/exemption documents.
  3. Provide any needed zoning, floodplain, sewage, or highway approvals.
  4. Wait for permit issuance and schedule inspections with BIU.

Typical processing time: No public Leechburg-specific turnaround was found

Source: Leechburg Borough; building permit officer listed as Building Inspection Underwriters of PA, Inc. (BIU)

General Requirements

No Leechburg-specific public trigger list was found beyond the Pennsylvania UCC baseline

Required Documents

  • BIU permit application package, plans/site plan as needed, insurance/exemption documentation, and outside approvals as applicable
Permit validity
Use PA UCC default unless BIU/borough issues different written terms
Building code
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code
Contractor requirements
Pennsylvania HICPA registration over $5,000; workers' compensation documentation where applicable

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not publicly posted
Plan check fee
Public BIU form shows a plan review fee field, but not the amount
Permit fee formula
BIU public form shows line items for UCC fee, plan review fee, scan fee, admin fee, and state fee, but no published schedule was found
Reinspection fee
Not publicly posted
Payment note
Confirm with BIU

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • No Leechburg-specific public exempt-work list was found; statewide PA UCC exemptions are the best verified baseline

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Through BIU after permit issuance (other)
Inspection hours
Not publicly posted

Typical inspection sequence: Standard PA UCC inspections generally apply

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Leechburg Borough; building permit officer listed as Building Inspection Underwriters of PA, Inc. (BIU) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Leechburg Borough Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Leechburg Borough, PA?
No Leechburg-specific public trigger list was found beyond the Pennsylvania UCC baseline
How much does a building permit cost in Leechburg Borough, PA?
The minimum permit fee is Not publicly posted. Fees are calculated as: BIU public form shows line items for UCC fee, plan review fee, scan fee, admin fee, and state fee, but no published schedule was found. Plan check fee: Public BIU form shows a plan review fee field, but not the amount.
How do I apply for a building permit in Leechburg Borough, PA?
1. Contact the borough and BIU to confirm the current application package. 2. Submit the BIU permit application, plans/site plan, and insurance/exemption documents. 3. Provide any needed zoning, floodplain, sewage, or highway approvals. 4. Wait for permit issuance and schedule inspections with BIU.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Leechburg Borough, PA?
Typical processing time is No public Leechburg-specific turnaround was found.
What work is exempt from building permits in Leechburg Borough, PA?
The following work is generally exempt: No Leechburg-specific public exempt-work list was found; statewide PA UCC exemptions are the best verified baseline.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Leechburg Borough, PA?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Through BIU after permit issuance.

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