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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Taylor Township
UCC-regulated work requires a permit. Taylor Township did not publish a more detailed local trigger list online.
- 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 Taylor Township and PMCA before proceeding.
- PMCA permit packet
- Project description
- Plot plan
- Contractor information
- Workers compensation information or exemption
- Any required prior approvals
- Building code
- Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC), enforced locally
- Permit validity
- UCC 180-day commencement and inactivity limits apply. Maximum permit life of 5 years per PMCA extension materials.
- Owner-builder
- Owner or authorized agent may apply.
- Contractor requirements
- PMCA forms request Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor registration where applicable.
Application process
Typical processing: No Taylor Township-specific review estimate posted. PMCA says inspections requested before 3:00 PM are generally scheduled for the next business day.
- 01 Contact Taylor Township first to confirm local floodplain, sewage, stormwater, driveway, or planning prerequisites.
- 02 Complete the PMCA permit application package and assemble plans, plot plan, and contractor information.
- 03 Submit through PMCA online or by paper, selecting Taylor Township.
- 04 After permit issuance, request inspections through PMCA using the permit number.
Typical processing time: No Taylor Township-specific review estimate posted. PMCA says inspections requested before 3:00 PM are generally scheduled for the next business day.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 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 sequence: Project-dependent UCC inspection sequence after permit issuance.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Taylor Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Taylor Township, PA? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Taylor Township, PA? ▸
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Taylor Township, PA? ▸
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Taylor Township, PA? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Taylor Township, PA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Taylor Township Municipal Office; Pennsylvania Municipal Code Alliance, Inc. (PMCA) for UCC building permits and inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.