What work is exempt from building permits in Licking 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 Licking Creek Township and PMCA before proceeding.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Licking 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

Licking Creek Township, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Pennsylvania Fulton County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Licking Creek Township posts a local land use permit form and local contacts. PMCA provides the UCC permit portal, paper forms, and inspection scheduling.

Department: Licking Creek Township Municipal Office; Pennsylvania Municipal Code Alliance, Inc. (PMCA) for UCC building permits and inspections
Address: Licking Creek Township Municipal Building, 966 Forrestdale Road, Harrisonville, PA 17228; PMCA McConnellsburg Office, 105 Lincoln Way East, McConnellsburg, PA 17233
Phone: Licking Creek Township Secretary: (717) 573-2822; PMCA McConnellsburg: (717) 325-4324
Email: pmca@pacodealliance.com
Website: https://www.co.fulton.pa.us/municipalities-lickingcreek-township.php

Online Permit Portal

Open PMCA CommunityCore Portal

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

Complete Licking Creek Township's local land use permit and confirm local floodplain, sewage, driveway, and planning requirements.
Prepare the PMCA UCC building permit application with plans, plot plan, contractor information, and any prerequisite approvals from the PMCA checklist.
Submit through PMCA online or by paper, selecting Licking Creek Township.
After issuance, schedule inspections with PMCA using the permit number and requested inspection date.

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

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

General Requirements

Local land use review plus PMCA UCC permitting applies to regulated building work. More detailed township-specific trigger language was not posted online.

Required Documents

Licking Creek Township land use permit
PMCA building permit application
Plot plan or parcel sketch
Contractor information
Workers compensation information or exemption
Any listed prerequisite approvals

Permit validity: PMCA cites UCC 180-day start and inactivity limits and a 5-year maximum permit term.
Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC), enforced locally
Owner-builder: Owner or authorized agent may apply.
Contractor requirements: PMCA forms request Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor registration where applicable.

Fees

Payment note: No township-specific payment guidance was posted online. 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 Licking 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 inspections after permit issuance.

Additional Resources

Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC), enforced locally
Verify contractor license: Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Registration Lookup
Owner-builder rules: View rules
Licking Creek Township Floodplain Ordinance
Licking Creek Township Stormwater Management Ordinance
Licking Creek Township Subdivision and Land Development 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 Licking Creek Township Municipal Office; Pennsylvania Municipal Code Alliance, Inc. (PMCA) for UCC building permits and inspections before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Licking Creek Township Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Licking Creek Township, PA?: Local land use review plus PMCA UCC permitting applies to regulated building work. More detailed township-specific trigger language was not posted online.
How do I apply for a building permit in Licking Creek Township, PA?: 1. Complete Licking Creek Township's local land use permit and confirm local floodplain, sewage, driveway, and planning requirements. 2. Prepare the PMCA UCC building permit application with plans, plot plan, contractor information, and any prerequisite approvals from the PMCA checklist. 3. Submit through PMCA online or by paper, selecting Licking Creek Township. 4. After issuance, schedule inspections with PMCA using the permit number and requested inspection date.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Licking Creek Township, PA?: Typical processing time is No township-specific timeline 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 Licking 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 Licking Creek Township and PMCA before proceeding.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Licking 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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