Cleona Borough, PA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Lebanon County Planning Department, Building Code Administration

Street address

Room 206, Municipal Building, 400 S 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042

Phone

717-228-4444

lcpdreview@lebanoncountypa.gov

Coverage

LCPD administers residential UCC enforcement and zoning for Cleona Borough. Commercial UCC work is routed by LCPD to Commonwealth Code Inspection Service.

Online portal

Lebanon County Planning Department

Email and paper submission through LCPD

Additional resources

Commonwealth Code Inspection Service ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Cleona Borough

Permits are required for new dwellings, additions, manufactured homes, roofed porches and patios, decks over 30 inches high, accessory structures over UCC thresholds, structural alterations, stair changes, pools, hot tubs, solar, enclosed porches, and other UCC-regulated work.

Scope of work

Permit?

Replacement of roof shingles or other roof coverings

Exempt

Finishing an existing basement where no structural changes are involved

Exempt

Installation of a new furnace, water heater, air conditioner, or similar appliance

Exempt

Installation of a new generator (utility may still require electrical inspection)

Exempt

Building an unroofed deck less than 30 inches above grade

Exempt

Exempt Replacement of roof shingles or other roof coverings
Exempt Finishing an existing basement where no structural changes are involved
Exempt Installation of a new furnace, water heater, air conditioner, or similar appliance
Exempt Installation of a new generator (utility may still require electrical inspection)
Exempt Building an unroofed deck less than 30 inches above grade

Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning requirements. Confirm with Lebanon County Planning Department before proceeding.

Required documents

UCC application
Readable construction plans
Site information
Zoning permit if required
Trade details as applicable

Building code: Pennsylvania UCC using the 2018 I-Codes as amended.
Permit validity: The permit may become invalid if work does not start within 180 days, is inactive for 180 days, or is not completed within 5 years.
Owner-builder: Owner or authorized agent may sign the application.
Contractor requirements: Pennsylvania HICPA registration applies for covered home improvement work over $5,000.

Source: Lebanon County Planning Department, Building Code Administration ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: 15 business days after a complete submission for residential code review.

01

Apply for zoning approval with LCPD if the project needs zoning review.
02

Submit the signed UCC application and PDF plans to lcpdreview@lebanoncountypa.gov, or drop off one paper set at Room 206, Municipal Building.
03

LCPD reviews residential work directly, quotes the fee, and issues the permit after payment.
04

Commercial code submissions are forwarded to CCIS after zoning processing.

Typical processing time: 15 business days after a complete submission for residential code review.

Source: Lebanon County Planning Department, Building Code Administration ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Cleona Borough building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$50 plus the $4.50 state fee for plumbing, mechanical, non-structural, and miscellaneous projects; additions have a $200 minimum; unroofed decks over 30 inches have a $100 minimum.

Plan check fee

$100 for new homes; $50 for detached accessory structures over 1,000 square feet.

Permit fee formula

Mostly square-foot based for residential work.

Check or cash per county worksheet.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Call Heather at 717-304-4066 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: First-come, first-served; provide as much notice as possible.
Inspection hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Typical sequence: Typical sequence: pre-formed or pre-stone if applicable, footer, under slab, foundation, framing, insulation, drywall where required, and final.

Source: Lebanon County Planning Department, Building Code Administration ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Cleona Borough permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Cleona Borough, PA? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Cleona Borough, PA? ▸

Building permit fees in Cleona Borough, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50 plus the $4.50 state fee for plumbing, mechanical, non-structural, and miscellaneous projects; additions have a $200 minimum; unroofed decks over 30 inches have a $100 minimum.. Fees are calculated as: Mostly square-foot based for residential work.. Plan check fee: $100 for new homes; $50 for detached accessory structures over 1,000 square feet..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Cleona Borough, PA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Cleona Borough, PA, follow these steps: 1. Apply for zoning approval with LCPD if the project needs zoning review. 2. Submit the signed UCC application and PDF plans to lcpdreview@lebanoncountypa.gov, or drop off one paper set at Room 206, Municipal Building. 3. LCPD reviews residential work directly, quotes the fee, and issues the permit after payment. 4. Commercial code submissions are forwarded to CCIS after zoning processing.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Cleona Borough, PA? ▸

Building permit processing times in Cleona Borough, PA typically run 15 business days after a complete submission for residential code review.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in Cleona Borough, PA? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Cleona Borough, PA. The following work is generally exempt: Replacement of roof shingles or other roof coverings; Finishing an existing basement where no structural changes are involved; Installation of a new furnace, water heater, air conditioner, or similar appliance; Installation of a new generator (utility may still require electrical inspection); Building an unroofed deck less than 30 inches above grade. Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning requirements. Confirm with Lebanon County Planning Department before proceeding. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Cleona Borough, PA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Cleona Borough, PA via: Call Heather at 717-304-4066. First-come, first-served; provide as much notice as possible..

last verified April 2026 source Lebanon County Planning Department, Building Code Administration ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/lebanon/cleona-borough

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Lebanon County Planning Department, Building Code Administration before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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