Palmyra Borough, PA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Palmyra Borough (zoning); Light-Heigel and Associates (UCC enforcement)

Street address

325 S Railroad St, Palmyra, PA 17078

Phone

717-838-6361

Coverage

Palmyra Borough handles zoning locally. Building code (UCC) enforcement is administered through Light-Heigel and Associates.

Online portal

Light-Heigel Permit Applications

Light-Heigel permit applications page

Website

Department website

Additional resources

Palmyra Borough Website ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Palmyra Borough

Borough zoning approval is required for regulated site and land-use work. UCC review is required for covered construction work under the Pennsylvania UCC.

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

Required documents

Borough zoning materials
Light-Heigel permit application form
Construction plans
Project information

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: Palmyra Borough (zoning); Light-Heigel and Associates (UCC enforcement) ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Confirm with the Borough whether zoning approval is required for the proposed work.
02

Submit the applicable Light-Heigel permit packet, plans, and any municipal zoning materials.
03

Pay fees, obtain the permit, and schedule inspections with Light-Heigel.

Source: Palmyra Borough (zoning); Light-Heigel and Associates (UCC enforcement) ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Palmyra Borough building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Varies by application type.

Plan check fee

Included where applicable in the selected Light-Heigel packet.

Permit fee formula

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

Reinspection fee

See selected application booklet.

Confirm payment routing with Borough and Light-Heigel.

§ 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: Depends on project; typically footing, foundation, framing, and final. Have permit number, address, municipality, county, and inspection type ready when calling.

Source: Palmyra Borough (zoning); Light-Heigel and Associates (UCC enforcement) ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Palmyra Borough permits

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

Borough zoning approval is required for regulated site and land-use work. UCC review is required for covered construction work under the Pennsylvania UCC.

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

Building permit fees in Palmyra Borough, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Varies by application type.. Fees are calculated as: Project-type and valuation based per Light-Heigel schedule.. Plan check fee: Included where applicable in the selected Light-Heigel packet..

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

To apply for a building permit in Palmyra Borough, PA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm with the Borough whether zoning approval is required for the proposed work. 2. Submit the applicable Light-Heigel permit packet, plans, and any municipal zoning materials. 3. Pay fees, obtain the permit, and schedule inspections with Light-Heigel.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Palmyra Borough, PA? ▸

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

last verified April 2026 source Palmyra Borough (zoning); Light-Heigel and Associates (UCC enforcement) ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/lebanon/palmyra-borough

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Palmyra Borough (zoning); Light-Heigel and Associates (UCC enforcement) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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