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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Highland Township
A valid sewage permit and UCC building permit are required before installation or construction of any dwelling, including mobile homes, or structures used as recreational cabins.
Note: No Highland Township-specific exempt-work list was found. Standard Pennsylvania UCC residential exemptions may still apply, but sewage, zoning, and access approvals can still be required.
- Application
- Plans
- Sewage approval
- Any applicable highway occupancy or related outside approvals
- Building code
- Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code; current statewide update effective January 1, 2026.
- Permit validity
- Pennsylvania UCC 180-day rules apply unless extended.
- Owner-builder
- No separate Highland-specific owner-builder rule was found.
- Contractor requirements
- Pennsylvania HICPA registration for covered home improvement work over $5,000; workers compensation documentation where applicable.
Application process
Typical processing: No Highland-specific estimate posted; Jones Township warns incomplete plans can add weeks or months. Pennsylvania UCC regulations generally require action on complete applications within 30 business days.
- 01 Prepare construction plans with enough detail for Jones Township review.
- 02 Obtain sewage approval before applying for the building permit; Highland Township expressly requires sewage approval first.
- 03 Obtain any PennDOT highway occupancy permit needed for a new driveway to a state road.
- 04 Submit the permit application package to Russ Braun / Jones Township.
- 05 Complete plan review, pay the permit fee, and receive the permit.
- 06 Schedule inspections and obtain final approval.
Typical processing time: No Highland-specific estimate posted; Jones Township warns incomplete plans can add weeks or months. Pennsylvania UCC regulations generally require action on complete applications within 30 business days.
Source: Jones Township Building Code Department; Highland Township Business Office for local coordination ↗
Fee schedule
Highland Township building permit fees
Jones Township states permit application fees are nonrefundable once processing starts.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Jones Township / Russ Braun (phone)
Typical sequence: Jones Township posts a separate inspection requirements handout and coordinates required progress and final inspections.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Highland Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Highland Township, PA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Highland Township, PA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Highland Township, PA? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Highland Township, PA? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Highland Township, PA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Jones Township Building Code Department; Highland Township Business Office for local coordination before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.