Unincorporated Greene County

Greene County does not publish a countywide building-permit trigger list. General UCC permits are handled by individual municipalities, certified third-party agencies, or Pennsylvania Labor and Industry. County-level approvals may include planning, sewage, floodplain, or related controls when triggered.

Note: No county-issued countywide exempt-work list was found for general building permits. Any exemption claim should be confirmed with the actual enforcing municipality or agency before work starts.

Building code

Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code. The triennial update approved October 16, 2025 was published November 8, 2025 and became effective January 1, 2026. The 2021 accessibility updates remain enjoined and 2018 accessibility requirements still apply.

Contractor requirements

Pennsylvania home improvement contractors performing work over $5,000 must confirm HICPA registration with the Office of Attorney General.

1. 01
   Identify the municipality where the project is located using the Greene County municipalities directory.
2. 02
   Confirm from the Commonwealth UCC municipality table whether the municipality is opt-in or opt-out.
3. 03
   Contact the municipality for any zoning, floodplain, road occupancy, sewage, or subdivision and land development approvals that may be required before UCC permit review.
4. 04
   File the building permit with the listed municipal office, certified third-party agency, or Pennsylvania Labor and Industry, depending on the jurisdiction's status.
5. 05
   Keep county-level planning reviews separate from UCC permit issuance, as the county does not operate a universal building department.

Source: Greene County Department of Planning and Community Development ↗

Typical sequence: Common UCC phases include footing or foundation, rough-in or systems, framing, and final inspection. The exact sequence varies by permit issuer.