§ PA Pennsylvania
County permits
Lancaster County
Lancaster County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Lancaster County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- No separate countywide permit authority for unincorporated areas was identified because Lancaster County is divided among 60 municipalities.
- Website
- Permit authority website ↗
- Phone
- 717-299-8000
- Not applicable for a standalone county building permit office covering unincorporated territory
- Address
- Lancaster County Government Center, 150 N Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Lancaster County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.