Borough of Kennett Square

Borough forms page posts permit applications for building-related and use/occupancy-related approvals; exact thresholds vary by permit type.

Note: No consolidated borough exempt-work list was located on the public forms page. Confirm any ordinary repair exemption directly with Codes, Planning & Zoning before relying on it.

Building code

Pennsylvania UCC for construction, plus borough ordinances and zoning rules published in Municode.

Permit validity

Not clearly posted on the public forms page reviewed.

Owner-builder

Contractor registration form states a borough resident/homeowner performing the work must file a notarized workers compensation exemption affidavit if no employees/subcontractors will be used.

Contractor requirements

Contractor registration is required for all contractors and subcontractors performing commercial work in the borough; residential contractors must provide HIC number; annual contractor registration fee is $100; insurance/workers compensation documentation is required before a building permit is issued.

1. 01
   Review the borough Forms & Permits page and current fee schedule.
2. 02
   Submit the applicable permit through the TraISR online permit portal or use the borough's posted application forms where required.
3. 03
   Provide fees and any supporting plans/documents required for the permit type.
4. 04
   Borough staff reviews the submission and schedules any required inspections.
5. 05
   Pass any required life safety/building inspections.
6. 06
   Receive permit or certificate issuance after review and inspection clearance.

Typical processing time: No general permit review clock was posted; resale U&O submissions are requested at least 30 days before settlement.

Source: Codes, Planning & Zoning ↗

Fees are handled through the borough permit workflow and current schedule.

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

• Borough Staff (in_person)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Typical sequence: Public page expressly references life safety inspection before resale U&O, rental, or commercial registration issuance; detailed building inspection sequence was not publicly laid out.