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Southampton Township

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

Avg processing
No township specific estimate found
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Southampton Township; forms identify Jamie White, Code Enforcement Officer, for complaints and permit related submissions; Pennsylvania UCC municipality list identifies the building code official contact at 717-496-4996

Street address
705 Municipal Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257
Coverage
Southampton Township posts land use, driveway, surface opening, and zoning forms locally. The Commonwealth UCC list shows the township is opted in and uses the PMCA phone number for building code enforcement.
Online portal
Permit portal
Southampton Township website
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Southampton Township

Southampton Township posts permit forms for land use and related local approvals; UCC permits are required for regulated construction work

Building code
Pennsylvania UCC, opt in municipality per Pennsylvania records
Permit validity
No township specific posting found; Pennsylvania UCC default timing appears to apply for the UCC permit
Owner-builder
Not clearly published
Contractor requirements
Pennsylvania HICPA registration applies where required
§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No township specific estimate found

  1. 01
    Complete the applicable township form, such as land use, driveway, or zoning application.
  2. 02
    Submit the form to jwhite@southamptontownship.org or to the township office.
  3. 03
    Call the township to verify the proper payment amount.
  4. 04
    If the work is UCC regulated, submit the building permit application and plans through PMCA.
  5. 05
    Complete inspections and obtain final approval.

Typical processing time: No township specific estimate found

Source: Southampton Township; forms identify Jamie White, Code Enforcement Officer, for complaints and permit related submissions; Pennsylvania UCC municipality list identifies the building code official contact at 717-496-4996 ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Inspection hours
Township contact hours were not separately summarized on the forms page; PMCA posts weekday inspection request procedures

Typical sequence: Township local permit review first, then PMCA UCC inspections

Source: Southampton Township; forms identify Jamie White, Code Enforcement Officer, for complaints and permit related submissions; Pennsylvania UCC municipality list identifies the building code official contact at 717-496-4996 ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Southampton Township permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Southampton Township, PA?
Southampton Township posts permit forms for land use and related local approvals; UCC permits are required for regulated construction work
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Southampton Township, PA?
To apply for a building permit in Southampton Township, PA, follow these steps: 1. Complete the applicable township form, such as land use, driveway, or zoning application. 2. Submit the form to jwhite@southamptontownship.org or to the township office. 3. Call the township to verify the proper payment amount. 4. If the work is UCC regulated, submit the building permit application and plans through PMCA. 5. Complete inspections and obtain final approval.
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Southampton Township, PA?
Building permit processing times in Southampton Township, PA typically run No township specific estimate found. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Southampton Township; forms identify Jamie White, Code Enforcement Officer, for complaints and permit related submissions; Pennsylvania UCC municipality list identifies the building code official contact at 717-496-4996 before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.