New Washington Borough, PA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

New Washington Borough municipal office; Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency for posted UCC permit administration

Street address

Municipal office, 58 Front Street, P.O. Box 74, Mahaffey, PA 15757; Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency, 106 Main Street, P.O. Box 89, Anita, PA 15711

Phone

municipal office 814-577-1878; Laurel 814-938-8780

nwborough@hotmail.com

Coverage

Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency publicly lists New Washington Borough. This municipality is listed in the county SALDO coverage PDF.

Online portal

Permit portal

Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency website

Website

Department website

Additional resources

Resource ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for New Washington Borough

UCC permits are generally required for regulated work unless exempt, with local municipal coordination as applicable

Scope of work

Permit?

State residential UCC exemptions apply where the work fits Pennsylvania's exemption list.

Exempt

Exempt State residential UCC exemptions apply where the work fits Pennsylvania's exemption list.

Note: No municipality-specific exempt-work list was found in reviewed public sources.

Required documents

Laurel permit application, plans, site information, and any municipal approvals required by the project

Building code: Pennsylvania UCC with Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency serving the municipality's posted UCC role
Permit validity: Pennsylvania UCC permits become invalid if work does not begin within 180 days or is suspended or abandoned for 180 days; permits may not remain valid more than 5 years
Owner-builder: No municipality-specific owner-builder rule found in reviewed public sources
Contractor requirements: Pennsylvania HICPA registration for covered home improvement contractors over $5,000

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No municipality-specific estimate was posted; Pennsylvania UCC default review deadlines apply unless extended in writing

01

Contact the municipal office to confirm any local approvals needed before UCC filing.
02

Obtain the correct Laurel permit application and submittal requirements.
03

Submit the application, plans, and any municipal sign-off required by the project.
04

Pay the applicable fee and wait for permit issuance.
05

Schedule required inspections with Laurel.

Typical processing time: No municipality-specific estimate was posted; Pennsylvania UCC default review deadlines apply unless extended in writing

Source: New Washington Borough municipal office; Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency for posted UCC permit administration ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

New Washington Borough building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Not publicly identified

Plan check fee

Not publicly identified

Permit fee formula

Not publicly identified

Reinspection fee

Not publicly identified

Confirm payment instructions with Laurel before submission

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Through Laurel after permit issuance (other)

Inspection hours: Not publicly identified

Typical sequence: Project-specific UCC inspections based on scope

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about New Washington Borough permits

01 Do I need a building permit in New Washington Borough, PA? ▸

UCC permits are generally required for regulated work unless exempt, with local municipal coordination as applicable

02 How much does a building permit cost in New Washington Borough, PA? ▸

Building permit fees in New Washington Borough, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Not publicly identified. Fees are calculated as: Not publicly identified. Plan check fee: Not publicly identified.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in New Washington Borough, PA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in New Washington Borough, PA, follow these steps: 1. Contact the municipal office to confirm any local approvals needed before UCC filing. 2. Obtain the correct Laurel permit application and submittal requirements. 3. Submit the application, plans, and any municipal sign-off required by the project. 4. Pay the applicable fee and wait for permit issuance. 5. Schedule required inspections with Laurel.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in New Washington Borough, PA? ▸

Building permit processing times in New Washington Borough, PA typically run No municipality-specific estimate was posted; Pennsylvania UCC default review deadlines apply unless extended in writing. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in New Washington Borough, PA? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in New Washington Borough, PA. The following work is generally exempt: State residential UCC exemptions apply where the work fits Pennsylvania's exemption list.. Note: No municipality-specific exempt-work list was found in reviewed public sources. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in New Washington Borough, PA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in New Washington Borough, PA via: Through Laurel after permit issuance.

last verified April 2026 source New Washington Borough municipal office; Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency for posted UCC permit administration ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/clearfield/new-washington

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with New Washington Borough municipal office; Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency for posted UCC permit administration before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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