How much does a building permit cost in Bald Eagle Township, PA?

Fees are calculated as: Light-Heigel public Clinton County forms show project-type and size-based calculations, but no Bald Eagle-specific municipal fee sheet was posted. Plan check fee: Not clearly published for Bald Eagle Township.

How do I apply for a building permit in Bald Eagle Township, PA?

1. Start with township zoning and determine whether a zoning permit, floodplain review, or other local approval is required. 2. Prepare the Light-Heigel building permit application package with plans, site plan, and required outside approvals. 3. Submit the package to Light-Heigel for completeness review. 4. Pay the calculated permit fees and any township fee if required. 5. Post the permit and schedule inspections through the assigned building code official.

What work is exempt from building permits in Bald Eagle Township, PA?

The following work is generally exempt: No Bald Eagle Township public exempt-work list was found.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Bald Eagle Township, PA?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Through Light-Heigel.

City Building Permits

Bald Eagle Township, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Pennsylvania Clinton County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Pennsylvania L&I lists Bald Eagle Township as opt-in. The township zoning page identifies Code Inspections, Inc. as zoning officer and Light-Heigel and Associates, Inc. as building code official.

Department: Light-Heigel and Associates, Inc. for UCC building permits; township zoning officer is listed separately on the township zoning page
Address: Light-Heigel and Associates, Inc., 135 Walter Drive, Suite 3, Lewisburg, PA 17837
Phone: 717-821-5381 on the L&I contact list; the township zoning page separately lists Light-Heigel at 570-524-7742
Email: Kylek@light-heigel.com is publicly identified in Clinton County Light-Heigel permit materials
Website: https://baldeagletownship.com/zoning/ ; https://www.light-heigel.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open Township website with linked permit applications

Platform: Township website with linked permit applications • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Resource

Application Process

Start with township zoning and determine whether a zoning permit, floodplain review, or other local approval is required.
Prepare the Light-Heigel building permit application package with plans, site plan, and required outside approvals.
Submit the package to Light-Heigel for completeness review.
Pay the calculated permit fees and any township fee if required.
Post the permit and schedule inspections through the assigned building code official.

Typical processing time: Public Light-Heigel Clinton County packet says completeness is checked within 5 days of receipt; no Bald Eagle-specific full processing estimate was posted

Source: Light-Heigel and Associates, Inc. for UCC building permits; township zoning officer is listed separately on the township zoning page

General Requirements

The township zoning page posts separate zoning and building permit applications; regulated UCC work requires a building permit through Light-Heigel

Required Documents

Application
plans
site plan
zoning approval
workers compensation documentation where applicable
and any sewage
floodplain
utility
driveway
or conservation approvals triggered by the work

Permit validity: Pennsylvania UCC 180 day rule generally applies
Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code; L&I lists Bald Eagle Township as opt-in with no pre-1999 amendments
Owner-builder: No township-specific owner-builder rule was posted
Contractor requirements: HICPA registration where required; workers compensation documentation where applicable

Fees

Plan check fee: Not clearly published for Bald Eagle Township
Permit fee formula: Light-Heigel public Clinton County forms show project-type and size-based calculations, but no Bald Eagle-specific municipal fee sheet was posted
Reinspection fee: Not clearly published for Bald Eagle Township
Penalty (no permit): Not clearly published for Bald Eagle Township
Payment note: Confirm whether separate township and agency checks are required before filing

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

No Bald Eagle Township public exempt-work list was found

Inspections

How to Schedule

Through Light-Heigel (other)

Typical inspection sequence: Permit issuance, required phase inspections, then final inspection and occupancy approval where applicable

Additional Resources

Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code; L&I lists Bald Eagle Township as opt-in with no pre-1999 amendments
Zoning information: View zoning info
Resource
Resource
License lookup guide: Pennsylvania Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Pennsylvania Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Pennsylvania hub: Pennsylvania Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Light-Heigel and Associates, Inc. for UCC building permits; township zoning officer is listed separately on the township zoning page before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bald Eagle Township Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Bald Eagle Township, PA?: The township zoning page posts separate zoning and building permit applications; regulated UCC work requires a building permit through Light-Heigel
How much does a building permit cost in Bald Eagle Township, PA?: Fees are calculated as: Light-Heigel public Clinton County forms show project-type and size-based calculations, but no Bald Eagle-specific municipal fee sheet was posted. Plan check fee: Not clearly published for Bald Eagle Township.
How do I apply for a building permit in Bald Eagle Township, PA?: 1. Start with township zoning and determine whether a zoning permit, floodplain review, or other local approval is required. 2. Prepare the Light-Heigel building permit application package with plans, site plan, and required outside approvals. 3. Submit the package to Light-Heigel for completeness review. 4. Pay the calculated permit fees and any township fee if required. 5. Post the permit and schedule inspections through the assigned building code official.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Bald Eagle Township, PA?: Typical processing time is Public Light-Heigel Clinton County packet says completeness is checked within 5 days of receipt; no Bald Eagle-specific full processing estimate was posted.
What work is exempt from building permits in Bald Eagle Township, PA?: The following work is generally exempt: No Bald Eagle Township public exempt-work list was found.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Bald Eagle Township, PA?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Through Light-Heigel.

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