City Building Permits
Borough of Newtown, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Borough of Newtown, Pennsylvania. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Borough-level permitting and inspections for Newtown Borough.
- Department
- Borough of Newtown Zoning/Code Enforcement and Building Inspection
- Address
- 23 North State Street, Newtown, PA 18940
- Phone
- (215) 968-2109
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Download the relevant zoning, UCC, or use and occupancy form from the Borough permit page.
- Email applications and large plan sets to buildingandzoning@boroughofnewtown.com or coordinate directly with the office.
- Schedule any required appointment for zoning officer review, subdivision/land development, or hearing applications.
- Schedule inspections with the listed building inspector; commercial U and O requires fire inspection before issuance.
- Pay fees per the adopted fee schedule and obtain final approval/certificate.
Source: Borough of Newtown Zoning/Code Enforcement and Building Inspection
General Requirements
Borough publishes forms for zoning permits, UCC construction permits, U and O, dumpster/pod, storm drainage/frontage, impervious surface/stormwater, road opening, shade tree, signs, alarms, and related work.
Required Documents
- Property and contractor data
- 3 sets of detailed construction plans
- Commercial plans must be signed and sealed by a licensed design professional
- Permit validity
- Thin public fee text only; confirm expiration directly with Borough before filing.
- Building code
- Pennsylvania UCC (34 Pa. Code Chapters 401-405)
- Owner-builder
- Owner or authorized agent may apply.
- Contractor requirements
- Application requests contractor PA license and insurance. PA home improvement registration still applies where required.
Fees
- Plan check fee
- Included in the posted fee schedule
- Permit fee formula
- Mixed schedule by permit type per adopted fee resolution
- Payment note
- Confirm directly with Borough when submitting by email
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2025).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Borough of Newtown Zoning/Code Enforcement and Building Inspection to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Stan Cywinski at (267) 454-2301 (phone)
- Borough main line (phone)
- Commercial fire inspections at (215) 968-2800 x255 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Typical inspection sequence: Building inspector scheduling through Borough; commercial U and O follows fire inspection completion before issuance
Additional Resources
- Building code: Pennsylvania UCC (34 Pa. Code Chapters 401-405)
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Use and Occupancy Permit Application
- UCC Code Appeals Board
- 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 Newtown Zoning/Code Enforcement and Building Inspection before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Borough of Newtown Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Borough of Newtown, PA?
- Borough publishes forms for zoning permits, UCC construction permits, U and O, dumpster/pod, storm drainage/frontage, impervious surface/stormwater, road opening, shade tree, signs, alarms, and related work.
- How much does a building permit cost in Borough of Newtown, PA?
- Fees are calculated as: Mixed schedule by permit type per adopted fee resolution. Plan check fee: Included in the posted fee schedule.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Borough of Newtown, PA?
- 1. Download the relevant zoning, UCC, or use and occupancy form from the Borough permit page. 2. Email applications and large plan sets to buildingandzoning@boroughofnewtown.com or coordinate directly with the office. 3. Schedule any required appointment for zoning officer review, subdivision/land development, or hearing applications. 4. Schedule inspections with the listed building inspector; commercial U and O requires fire inspection before issuance. 5. Pay fees per the adopted fee schedule and obtain final approval/certificate.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Borough of Newtown, PA?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Stan Cywinski at (267) 454-2301, Borough main line, Commercial fire inspections at (215) 968-2800 x255.
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