East Hanover Township, PA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Light-Heigel and Associates (zoning and building code administration)

Street address

1117 School House Rd, Annville, PA 17003

Phone

717-865-3614

easthanovertwp@comcast.net

Coverage

Light-Heigel and Associates serves as the permit and inspection authority for all properties within East Hanover Township, Lebanon County.

Online portal

Light-Heigel Permit Applications

Light-Heigel permit applications page

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for East Hanover Township

East Hanover projects regulated by zoning or the PA UCC require permit review through Light-Heigel.

Note: No East Hanover-specific public exempt-work list was found. Contact Light-Heigel to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Required documents

Permit form matched to project type
Construction plans
Municipal or site information as required

Building code: Pennsylvania UCC using the 2018 I-Codes as amended.
Contractor requirements: Pennsylvania HICPA registration applies for covered home improvement work over $5,000.

Source: Light-Heigel and Associates (zoning and building code administration) ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not publicly posted; state UCC timelines apply.

01

Use the East Hanover Township listing on Light-Heigel's permit-application page to select the correct permit form for the project type.
02

Submit the completed permit application, plans, and any required municipal zoning materials.
03

After approval and fee payment, post the permit and schedule inspections through Light-Heigel.

Typical processing time: Not publicly posted; state UCC timelines apply.

Source: Light-Heigel and Associates (zoning and building code administration) ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

East Hanover Township building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Varies by application type; no one-page township fee schedule publicly located.

Plan check fee

Included where applicable in the selected application booklet.

Permit fee formula

Project-type and valuation based per Light-Heigel forms.

Reinspection fee

See Light-Heigel application booklet.

Confirm payee and submission location with Light-Heigel before filing.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Light-Heigel scheduling: 1-888-949-9728 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: At least 24 hours notice requested.
Inspection hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Varies by project; typically footing, foundation, framing, and final. Have permit number, address, municipality, county, and requested inspection type ready.

Source: Light-Heigel and Associates (zoning and building code administration) ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about East Hanover Township permits

01 Do I need a building permit in East Hanover Township, PA? ▸

East Hanover projects regulated by zoning or the PA UCC require permit review through Light-Heigel.

02 How much does a building permit cost in East Hanover Township, PA? ▸

Building permit fees in East Hanover Township, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Varies by application type; no one-page township fee schedule publicly located.. Fees are calculated as: Project-type and valuation based per Light-Heigel forms.. Plan check fee: Included where applicable in the selected application booklet..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in East Hanover Township, PA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in East Hanover Township, PA, follow these steps: 1. Use the East Hanover Township listing on Light-Heigel's permit-application page to select the correct permit form for the project type. 2. Submit the completed permit application, plans, and any required municipal zoning materials. 3. After approval and fee payment, post the permit and schedule inspections through Light-Heigel.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in East Hanover Township, PA? ▸

Building permit processing times in East Hanover Township, PA typically run Not publicly posted; state UCC timelines apply.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in East Hanover Township, PA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in East Hanover Township, PA via: Light-Heigel scheduling: 1-888-949-9728. At least 24 hours notice requested..

last verified April 2026 source Light-Heigel and Associates (zoning and building code administration) ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/lebanon/east-hanover-township

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Light-Heigel and Associates (zoning and building code administration) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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