City Building Permits

Avis Borough, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Pennsylvania Clinton County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Pennsylvania L&I lists Avis Borough as an opt-in municipality with Jim Fenstermacher as building code official.

Department
Code Inspections, Inc. for building permits; borough zoning is governed locally
Address
Code Inspections, Inc., 204 State Route 54, Montgomery, PA 17752
Phone
570-547-0488

Online Permit Portal

Platform: Agency website with downloadable forms • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Contact the borough first to confirm zoning approval and any floodplain or local requirements.
  2. Assemble the Code Inspections permit application, plans, site information, and outside approvals.
  3. Submit the application to Code Inspections, Inc. for review.
  4. Pay the calculated fee after review and address any comments or missing items.
  5. Obtain the issued permit and schedule inspections with the agency.

Typical processing time: No Avis-specific processing estimate was located; Pennsylvania UCC timing rules for complete applications apply

Source: Code Inspections, Inc. for building permits; borough zoning is governed locally

General Requirements

No Avis-specific public summary was found; use Pennsylvania UCC permit triggers as administered by Code Inspections and confirm borough zoning first

Required Documents

  • Application
  • plans
  • site plan
  • and supporting zoning or outside approvals as applicable
Permit validity
Pennsylvania UCC 180 day start and inactivity rules generally apply
Building code
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code; L&I lists Avis Borough as opt-in with no pre-1999 amendments
Owner-builder
No Avis-specific owner-builder rule was posted publicly
Contractor requirements
HICPA registration and workers compensation documentation where applicable

Fees

Permit fee formula
Not clearly published for Avis Borough
Payment note
Confirm payee and payment method with Code Inspections and the borough before filing

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • No Avis Borough public exempt-work list was found

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Through Code Inspections, Inc. (other)

Typical inspection sequence: Permit issuance, trade or phase inspections as applicable, then final approval

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Code Inspections, Inc. for building permits; borough zoning is governed locally before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Avis Borough Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Avis Borough, PA?
No Avis-specific public summary was found; use Pennsylvania UCC permit triggers as administered by Code Inspections and confirm borough zoning first
How much does a building permit cost in Avis Borough, PA?
Fees are calculated as: Not clearly published for Avis Borough.
How do I apply for a building permit in Avis Borough, PA?
1. Contact the borough first to confirm zoning approval and any floodplain or local requirements. 2. Assemble the Code Inspections permit application, plans, site information, and outside approvals. 3. Submit the application to Code Inspections, Inc. for review. 4. Pay the calculated fee after review and address any comments or missing items. 5. Obtain the issued permit and schedule inspections with the agency.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Avis Borough, PA?
Typical processing time is No Avis-specific processing estimate was located; Pennsylvania UCC timing rules for complete applications apply.
What work is exempt from building permits in Avis Borough, PA?
The following work is generally exempt: No Avis Borough public exempt-work list was found.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Avis Borough, PA?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Through Code Inspections, Inc..

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