East Penn Township, PA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

East Penn Township

Street address

167 Municipal Road, Lehighton, PA 18235

Phone

(570) 386-5735

eptwp@ptd.net

Coverage

Applies within East Penn Township; the township publishes its own UCC permit form and allows applicants to use designated outside inspection companies.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for East Penn Township

The township publishes a UCC permit application covering new buildings, additions, alterations, repairs, demolition, relocation, foundations, change of use, pools, remodels, garages, and decks or patios.

Required documents

Township UCC permit application
Owner and contractor information
Project description
Selected inspection company
Supporting plans or plot plans as required

Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code
Contractor requirements: Pennsylvania HICPA registration applies where required.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Obtain East Penn Township zoning approval if required for the project.
02

Complete the township's Uniform Construction Permit Application and identify the selected UCC inspection company.
03

Attach plot plans, construction details, contractor information, and supporting documents required by the permit type.
04

Submit the package to the township and coordinate technical review with the selected inspection agency.
05

Pay township and third-party fees, receive the permit, and schedule inspections before concealment and completion.

Source: East Penn Township ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective 2026

Fee type

Amount

Permit fee formula

Township fee schedule resolution plus applicable UCC inspection fees

Penalty (no permit)

All fees are doubled if permits are acquired after the fact

Returned check fee: $50

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2026) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Through the selected inspection company (third-party)

Typical sequence: Project-specific and determined by the selected UCC inspection company.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about East Penn Township permits

01 Do I need a building permit in East Penn Township, PA? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in East Penn Township, PA? ▸

Building permit fees in East Penn Township, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Township fee schedule resolution plus applicable UCC inspection fees.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in East Penn Township, PA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in East Penn Township, PA, follow these steps: 1. Obtain East Penn Township zoning approval if required for the project. 2. Complete the township's Uniform Construction Permit Application and identify the selected UCC inspection company. 3. Attach plot plans, construction details, contractor information, and supporting documents required by the permit type. 4. Submit the package to the township and coordinate technical review with the selected inspection agency. 5. Pay township and third-party fees, receive the permit, and schedule inspections before concealment and completion.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in East Penn Township, PA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in East Penn Township, PA via: Through the selected inspection company.

last verified April 2026 source East Penn Township ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/carbon/east-penn-township

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with East Penn Township before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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