How do I apply for a building permit in Brush Creek Township, PA?

1. Contact Brush Creek Township first to confirm local requirements, as the township page posts contacts but does not publish a standalone land use permit form. 2. Confirm whether sewage, stormwater, county planning, driveway, or floodplain approvals are needed for the specific project. 3. Submit the UCC permit through PMCA using the online portal or PMCA paper forms with the required plans and contractor information. 4. After permit issuance, schedule inspections through PMCA using the permit number.

What work is exempt from building permits in Brush Creek Township, PA?

The following work is generally exempt: Residential re-roofing without structural work does not require a PMCA building permit under PMCA's published re-roof guidance. Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from local land use or floodplain requirements. Confirm with Brush Creek Township and PMCA before proceeding.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Brush Creek Township, PA?

Inspections can be scheduled via: PMCA online inspection request form, PMCA McConnellsburg: (717) 325-4324. Requests submitted before 3:00 PM are generally scheduled for the next business day..

City Building Permits

Brush Creek Township, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Pennsylvania Fulton County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Brush Creek Township publishes contacts and ordinances but limited public-facing permit instructions. PMCA provides the online permit and inspection platform for PMCA-served Fulton County municipalities.

Department: Brush Creek Township Municipal Office; Pennsylvania Municipal Code Alliance, Inc. (PMCA) for UCC building permits and inspections
Address: Brush Creek Township Municipal Building, 117 Layton Road, Warfordsburg, PA 17267; PMCA McConnellsburg Office, 105 Lincoln Way East, McConnellsburg, PA 17233
Phone: Brush Creek Township Secretary/Treasurer: (717) 294-6517; PMCA McConnellsburg: (717) 325-4324
Email: pmca@pacodealliance.com
Website: https://www.co.fulton.pa.us/municipalities-brushcreek-township.php

Online Permit Portal

Open PMCA CommunityCore Portal

Platform: CommunityCore • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online or in-person

Additional resources:

Application Process

Contact Brush Creek Township first to confirm local requirements, as the township page posts contacts but does not publish a standalone land use permit form.
Confirm whether sewage, stormwater, county planning, driveway, or floodplain approvals are needed for the specific project.
Submit the UCC permit through PMCA using the online portal or PMCA paper forms with the required plans and contractor information.
After permit issuance, schedule inspections through PMCA using the permit number.

Typical processing time: No Brush Creek Township-specific estimate posted. PMCA says inspection requests submitted before 3:00 PM are generally scheduled for the next business day.

Source: Brush Creek Township Municipal Office; Pennsylvania Municipal Code Alliance, Inc. (PMCA) for UCC building permits and inspections

General Requirements

UCC-regulated construction, alteration, and similar work requires a building permit. The township page did not publish a more detailed local trigger matrix.

Required Documents

PMCA building permit application
Site plan or plot plan
Contractor and workers compensation information
Project description
Any required prior municipal or state approvals

Permit validity: UCC 180-day commencement and inactivity limits apply. Maximum permit life of 5 years per PMCA extension materials.
Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC); county capability assessment states all Fulton County municipalities enforce it
Owner-builder: Owner or authorized agent may apply.
Contractor requirements: PMCA forms request Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor registration number where applicable.

Fees

Payment note: No Brush Creek Township-specific online payment instructions were found. A $75 progress-related fee may apply for certain permit extensions per PMCA extension form.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Residential re-roofing without structural work does not require a PMCA building permit under PMCA's published re-roof guidance

Important: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from local land use or floodplain requirements. Confirm with Brush Creek Township and PMCA before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

PMCA online inspection request form (online)
PMCA McConnellsburg: (717) 325-4324 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Requests submitted before 3:00 PM are generally scheduled for the next business day.
Inspection hours: PMCA McConnellsburg office: Tuesdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and by appointment

Typical inspection sequence: Project-dependent UCC inspection sequence after permit issuance.

Additional Resources

Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC); county capability assessment states all Fulton County municipalities enforce it
Verify contractor license: Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Registration Lookup
Owner-builder rules: View rules
Brush Creek Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance
Brush Creek Township Stormwater Management Ordinance
Brush Creek Township Solar System Ordinance
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 Brush Creek Township Municipal Office; Pennsylvania Municipal Code Alliance, Inc. (PMCA) for UCC building permits and inspections before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Brush Creek Township Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Brush Creek Township, PA?: UCC-regulated construction, alteration, and similar work requires a building permit. The township page did not publish a more detailed local trigger matrix.
How do I apply for a building permit in Brush Creek Township, PA?: 1. Contact Brush Creek Township first to confirm local requirements, as the township page posts contacts but does not publish a standalone land use permit form. 2. Confirm whether sewage, stormwater, county planning, driveway, or floodplain approvals are needed for the specific project. 3. Submit the UCC permit through PMCA using the online portal or PMCA paper forms with the required plans and contractor information. 4. After permit issuance, schedule inspections through PMCA using the permit number.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Brush Creek Township, PA?: Typical processing time is No Brush Creek Township-specific estimate posted. PMCA says inspection requests submitted before 3:00 PM are generally scheduled for the next business day..
What work is exempt from building permits in Brush Creek Township, PA?: The following work is generally exempt: Residential re-roofing without structural work does not require a PMCA building permit under PMCA's published re-roof guidance. Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from local land use or floodplain requirements. Confirm with Brush Creek Township and PMCA before proceeding.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Brush Creek Township, PA?: Inspections can be scheduled via: PMCA online inspection request form, PMCA McConnellsburg: (717) 325-4324. Requests submitted before 3:00 PM are generally scheduled for the next business day..

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