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Borough of Mount Gretna

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

Code adoption
Pennsylvania UCC using the 2018 I-Codes as amended.
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Borough of Mount Gretna (zoning); Associated Building Inspections, LLC (UCC enforcement)

Street address
101 Chautauqua Dr, PO Box 61, Mount Gretna, PA 17064
Coverage
All properties within the Borough of Mount Gretna, Lebanon County. The Borough administers zoning locally. Associated Building Inspections (ABI) handles property maintenance code. Building permit applications are available from the Borough.
Online portal
Mount Gretna Borough Government Page
Borough download-and-submit workflow
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Mount Gretna

Building and land-use work regulated by the Borough and PA UCC requires approval before starting.

Note: No Mount Gretna-specific public exempt-work list was found. Contact Mount Gretna Borough to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Required documents
  • Application
  • Plans
  • Project-specific supporting materials
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: Borough of Mount Gretna (zoning); Associated Building Inspections, LLC (UCC enforcement) ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Contact the Borough office to confirm zoning review requirements and obtain the current building permit application package.
  2. 02
    Submit the Borough application, plans, and supporting documents for zoning and UCC review.
  3. 03
    Pay fees and schedule inspections through the assigned inspection provider before concealment and before occupancy.

Source: Borough of Mount Gretna (zoning); Associated Building Inspections, LLC (UCC enforcement) ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Mount Gretna building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Varies by permit type.

Confirm current payee and payment method with the Borough office.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • Through the assigned inspection provider after permit issuance (phone)
Inspection hours
Borough office: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Project-specific; typically footing, foundation, framing, and final.

Source: Borough of Mount Gretna (zoning); Associated Building Inspections, LLC (UCC enforcement) ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Mount Gretna permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Mount Gretna, PA?
Building and land-use work regulated by the Borough and PA UCC requires approval before starting.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Mount Gretna, PA?
Building permit fees in Mount Gretna, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Varies by permit type..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Mount Gretna, PA?
To apply for a building permit in Mount Gretna, PA, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Borough office to confirm zoning review requirements and obtain the current building permit application package. 2. Submit the Borough application, plans, and supporting documents for zoning and UCC review. 3. Pay fees and schedule inspections through the assigned inspection provider before concealment and before occupancy.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Mount Gretna, PA?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Mount Gretna, PA via: Through the assigned inspection provider after permit issuance.
last verified April 2026 source Borough of Mount Gretna (zoning); Associated Building Inspections, LLC (UCC enforcement) ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/lebanon/mount-gretna-borough

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Borough of Mount Gretna (zoning); Associated Building Inspections, LLC (UCC enforcement) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.