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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Harris Township
Township zoning requirements are project specific; CRCA permit is required for construction, renovation, or removal of a structure or portion of a structure
No Harris Township-specific exemption list was found in the reviewed machine-readable sources
Pennsylvania UCC residential exemptions apply to the building permit side where state exemption criteria are met
- Exempt No Harris Township-specific exemption list was found in the reviewed machine-readable sources
- Exempt Pennsylvania UCC residential exemptions apply to the building permit side where state exemption criteria are met
Note: Contact Harris Township and CRCA to confirm exemption status for your project.
Required documents
- Township zoning submission (specifics vary)
- CRCA building permit application
- Plans and workers compensation documentation as applicable
- Building code
- Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code enforced by CRCA
- Permit validity
- Thin public township data; CRCA application expiration policy and Pennsylvania UCC inactivity rules apply on the building permit side unless extended
- Owner-builder
- Not clearly posted in the reviewed public materials
- Contractor requirements
- Pennsylvania HICPA registration applies where required; CRCA workers compensation documentation applies on building permits
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly posted in the thin machine-readable sources reviewed
- 01 Contact the Harris Township office or zoning officer to confirm local zoning requirements for the project.
- 02 Submit any required township zoning materials to the township office.
- 03 For UCC-regulated construction, submit the CRCA building permit application and required plans and forms.
- 04 Pay any township zoning fee and the CRCA application and permit charges.
- 05 Await township zoning clearance and CRCA permit review.
- 06 Complete required inspections and close out the permit.
Typical processing time: Not publicly posted in the thin machine-readable sources reviewed
§ 04
Fee schedule
Harris Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
CRCA building permit minimum $55.50
02
Plan check fee
CRCA additional plan review after the second review is $130.00 per hour
03
Permit fee formula
CRCA building fees are valuation or ICC square-foot-cost based plus residential or commercial application fee and state surcharge; township local fee detail is thin publicly
04
Reinspection fee
CRCA reinspection and rental no-show fees are $100.00 where applicable
CRCA requires a 40 percent minimum payment before plan review; township payment instructions were not clearly posted
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Township office: 814-466-6228 (phone)
- CRCA office (in-person)
- Inspection hours
- Township office Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; CRCA Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Typical sequence: Township zoning clearance if required, then CRCA permit issuance, then CRCA inspections and final approval
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Harris Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Harris Township, PA? ▸
Township zoning requirements are project specific; CRCA permit is required for construction, renovation, or removal of a structure or portion of a structure
02 How much does a building permit cost in Harris Township, PA? ▸
Building permit fees in Harris Township, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is CRCA building permit minimum $55.50. Fees are calculated as: CRCA building fees are valuation or ICC square-foot-cost based plus residential or commercial application fee and state surcharge; township local fee detail is thin publicly. Plan check fee: CRCA additional plan review after the second review is $130.00 per hour.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Harris Township, PA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Harris Township, PA, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Harris Township office or zoning officer to confirm local zoning requirements for the project. 2. Submit any required township zoning materials to the township office. 3. For UCC-regulated construction, submit the CRCA building permit application and required plans and forms. 4. Pay any township zoning fee and the CRCA application and permit charges. 5. Await township zoning clearance and CRCA permit review. 6. Complete required inspections and close out the permit.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Harris Township, PA? ▸
Building permit processing times in Harris Township, PA typically run Not publicly posted in the thin machine-readable sources reviewed. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Harris Township, PA? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Harris Township, PA. The following work is generally exempt: No Harris Township-specific exemption list was found in the reviewed machine-readable sources; Pennsylvania UCC residential exemptions apply to the building permit side where state exemption criteria are met. Note: Contact Harris Township and CRCA to confirm exemption status for your project. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Harris Township, PA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Harris Township, PA via: Township office: 814-466-6228, CRCA office.
last verified April 2026
source Harris Township Zoning Officer (zoning matters); Centre Region Code Administration (sewage enforcement and UCC building code) ↗
entry id permits/pennsylvania/centre/harris-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Harris Township Zoning Officer (zoning matters); Centre Region Code Administration (sewage enforcement and UCC building code) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.