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City building permits

Olyphant Borough

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

Min. permit fee
Not clearly published
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Olyphant Borough, Zoning; zoning page identifies William Shigo as Code Enforcement Officer, and the county municipal profile lists Building Inspection Underwriters as building inspector

Street address
113 Willow Ave, Olyphant, PA 18447
Coverage
Borough zoning and building permit intake appears to run through the zoning office; the county municipal profile lists Building Inspection Underwriters as the building inspector for UCC work
Online portal
Borough Zoning
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Olyphant Borough

The borough's zoning and building permit form covers new structures, additions, alterations, change of use, signs, demolition, and other projects; the application warns that issuance does not relieve the applicant of obtaining any other required permits or approvals

Note: No public exempt-work list was located

Required documents
  • Completed application
  • Owner and contractor information
  • Tax parcel number
  • Floodplain designation
  • Project description
  • Floor plan and or site plan if required
Building code
Borough public materials do not publish a separate UCC summary, but the county municipal profile lists BIU as building inspector, indicating local UCC enforcement through a contracted agency
Permit validity
Not clearly published in the reviewed borough materials
Owner-builder
The form is designed around owner and contractor information but does not separately summarize owner-builder rules
Contractor requirements
The form asks for the contractor's PA HIC number; Pennsylvania HICPA registration therefore appears to be part of the borough intake for covered residential jobs
§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not clearly published in the reviewed borough materials

  1. 01
    Contact the zoning office to confirm whether the project needs zoning and or UCC review.
  2. 02
    Complete the Olyphant Borough zoning and building permit application and prepare a floor plan and or site plan if required.
  3. 03
    Submit the application to the zoning office with all project, owner, contractor, parcel, and floodplain information.
  4. 04
    Obtain any other borough or outside approvals referenced by the application.
  5. 05
    Receive issuance or denial from the zoning office, then complete required inspections and final approvals.

Typical processing time: Not clearly published in the reviewed borough materials

Source: Olyphant Borough, Zoning; zoning page identifies William Shigo as Code Enforcement Officer, and the county municipal profile lists Building Inspection Underwriters as building inspector ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Olyphant Borough building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Not clearly published
02
Plan check fee
Not clearly published
03
Permit fee formula
Not clearly published
04
Reinspection fee
Not clearly published
05
Penalty (no permit)
Not clearly published

Thin data; applicants should confirm fee amounts directly with the zoning office before filing

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • Coordinate through the Olyphant zoning office and the borough's designated building inspector (contact)
Inspection hours
Zoning office hours Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; borough office hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Typical sequence: Zoning application review, any required building inspector review, then final issuance and inspection closeout

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Olyphant Borough permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Olyphant Borough, PA?
The borough's zoning and building permit form covers new structures, additions, alterations, change of use, signs, demolition, and other projects; the application warns that issuance does not relieve the applicant of obtaining any other required permits or approvals
02 How much does a building permit cost in Olyphant Borough, PA?
Building permit fees in Olyphant Borough, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Not clearly published. Fees are calculated as: Not clearly published. Plan check fee: Not clearly published.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Olyphant Borough, PA?
To apply for a building permit in Olyphant Borough, PA, follow these steps: 1. Contact the zoning office to confirm whether the project needs zoning and or UCC review. 2. Complete the Olyphant Borough zoning and building permit application and prepare a floor plan and or site plan if required. 3. Submit the application to the zoning office with all project, owner, contractor, parcel, and floodplain information. 4. Obtain any other borough or outside approvals referenced by the application. 5. Receive issuance or denial from the zoning office, then complete required inspections and final approvals.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Olyphant Borough, PA?
Building permit processing times in Olyphant Borough, PA typically run Not clearly published in the reviewed borough materials. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Olyphant Borough, PA?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Olyphant Borough, PA via: Coordinate through the Olyphant zoning office and the borough's designated building inspector.

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Olyphant Borough, Zoning; zoning page identifies William Shigo as Code Enforcement Officer, and the county municipal profile lists Building Inspection Underwriters as building inspector before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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