City Building Permits

Upper Yoder Township, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Upper Yoder Township, Pennsylvania. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Pennsylvania Cambria County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

The Township names a local Zoning/Building Code Enforcement Officer and publishes building-permit materials; separate regional review support may still apply depending on scope.

Department
Upper Yoder Township Zoning/Building Code Enforcement Officer; Township public materials identify Mark Walker as Zoning/Building Code Enforcement Officer
Address
110 Sunray Drive, Suite 1, Johnstown, PA 15905
Phone
814-255-5243

Online Permit Portal

Platform: Township website • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Contact Upper Yoder Township to obtain the current building-permit application and filing instructions.
  2. Confirm any zoning, driveway, sewage, or stormwater approvals required for the project.
  3. Submit the application and supporting plans to the Township or designated code reviewer.
  4. Pay applicable permit fees and respond to comments.
  5. Schedule required inspections and obtain final approval.

Typical processing time: Not publicly posted.

Source: Upper Yoder Township Zoning/Building Code Enforcement Officer; Township public materials identify Mark Walker as Zoning/Building Code Enforcement Officer

General Requirements

The Township identifies a Zoning/Building Code Enforcement Officer but does not publish a reviewed consolidated trigger list on the accessed pages.

Permit validity
Not publicly posted.
Building code
Township enforces building code locally under the Pennsylvania UCC framework.
Owner-builder
Not publicly posted.
Contractor requirements
Pennsylvania HIC registration applies where required by state law.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not publicly posted
Plan check fee
Not publicly posted
Permit fee formula
Not publicly posted
Reinspection fee
Not publicly posted
Payment note
Verify directly with the Township.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Upper Yoder Township Zoning/Building Code Enforcement Officer; Township public materials identify Mark Walker as Zoning/Building Code Enforcement Officer to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Not publicly posted on the reviewed pages
Time windows
Not publicly posted

Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly posted

Not publicly posted

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Upper Yoder Township Zoning/Building Code Enforcement Officer; Township public materials identify Mark Walker as Zoning/Building Code Enforcement Officer before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Upper Yoder Township Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Upper Yoder Township, PA?
The Township identifies a Zoning/Building Code Enforcement Officer but does not publish a reviewed consolidated trigger list on the accessed pages.
How much does a building permit cost in Upper Yoder Township, PA?
The minimum permit fee is Not publicly posted. Fees are calculated as: Not publicly posted. Plan check fee: Not publicly posted.
How do I apply for a building permit in Upper Yoder Township, PA?
1. Contact Upper Yoder Township to obtain the current building-permit application and filing instructions. 2. Confirm any zoning, driveway, sewage, or stormwater approvals required for the project. 3. Submit the application and supporting plans to the Township or designated code reviewer. 4. Pay applicable permit fees and respond to comments. 5. Schedule required inspections and obtain final approval.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Upper Yoder Township, PA?
Typical processing time is Not publicly posted..

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