Unincorporated Beaver County

Pennsylvania UCC requires a building permit before construction or building work starts, but the correct permitting authority depends on the municipality or state jurisdiction.

Note: Not applicable as a separate countywide jurisdiction; use the actual municipality's rules or Pennsylvania L&I jurisdictional rules.

Building code

PA UCC. Pennsylvania's 2021 ICC triennial update took effect January 1, 2026.

Permit validity

Depends on the actual permitting authority

Owner-builder

State UCC application rules require the intended permit applicant to be named on the application

Contractor requirements

Pennsylvania home improvement contractor registration applies for covered residential work

1. 01
   Confirm the actual municipality where the parcel lies; Beaver County land is generally within a municipality rather than a stand-alone unincorporated county permit jurisdiction.
2. 02
   If the municipality is opt-in, apply through that municipality or its retained third party agency.
3. 03
   If a project falls under Pennsylvania L&I jurisdiction, use the Commonwealth UCC building permit process and application package.

Source: Beaver County Planning Commission ↗

State application requires payment of the applicable Commonwealth fee

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Depends on the actual municipality or Pennsylvania L&I jurisdiction (phone)

Inspection hours

Pennsylvania L&I notes normal business hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for standard inspections

Typical sequence: Depends on the actual permitting authority