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City building permits

Franklin Township

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

Code adoption
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code
Last verified
April 2026
On this page 6
§ 01

Permit authority

Franklin Township

Street address
900 Fairyland Road, Lehighton, PA 18235
Coverage
Applies within Franklin Township; the township publishes permit forms for more than one third-party UCC inspection provider.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Franklin Township

Franklin Township publishes permit materials for zoning and UCC construction work, indicating formal approval is required for covered building and land use activity.

Required documents
  • Application form
  • Plans or plot plan
  • Owner and contractor information
  • Valuation
  • Provider-specific supporting materials
Building code
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code
Contractor requirements
Pennsylvania HICPA registration applies where required.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Review Franklin Township's permit page and determine whether zoning, driveway, sewage, floodplain, or UCC approvals are needed.
  2. 02
    Select the applicable UCC application form from the township's listed providers, including Lehigh Valley Inspection Service, Bureau Veritas, or Barry Isett and Associates.
  3. 03
    Complete the township and third-party forms with owner, contractor, valuation, and plan information.
  4. 04
    Submit the package and pay the local and third-party fees required for review.
  5. 05
    Receive the permit and coordinate required inspections with the selected inspection provider.

Source: Franklin Township ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Franklin Township building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Varies by selected inspection provider and permit type

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • Through the selected UCC inspection provider (third-party)

Typical sequence: Project-specific and based on the selected third-party agency.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Franklin Township permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Franklin Township, PA?
Franklin Township publishes permit materials for zoning and UCC construction work, indicating formal approval is required for covered building and land use activity.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Franklin Township, PA?
Building permit fees in Franklin Township, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Varies by selected inspection provider and permit type.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Franklin Township, PA?
To apply for a building permit in Franklin Township, PA, follow these steps: 1. Review Franklin Township's permit page and determine whether zoning, driveway, sewage, floodplain, or UCC approvals are needed. 2. Select the applicable UCC application form from the township's listed providers, including Lehigh Valley Inspection Service, Bureau Veritas, or Barry Isett and Associates. 3. Complete the township and third-party forms with owner, contractor, valuation, and plan information. 4. Submit the package and pay the local and third-party fees required for review. 5. Receive the permit and coordinate required inspections with the selected inspection provider.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Franklin Township, PA?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Franklin Township, PA via: Through the selected UCC inspection provider.
last verified April 2026 source Franklin Township ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/carbon/franklin-township

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