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City building permits

Richland Borough

How to apply for a building permit in Richland Borough, 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

Richland Borough (zoning and building code administration through Kraft Municipal Group)

Street address
5 Pine St, PO Box 676, Richland, PA 17087
Coverage
All properties within Richland Borough, Lebanon County. Kraft Municipal Group serves as the Borough's Building Code Official. Zoning and property-maintenance enforcement are also handled through the Kraft consultant structure.
Online portal
Richland Borough Services Page
Borough information page with consultant contact workflow
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Richland Borough

Regulated development and UCC-covered construction require Borough approval before work starts.

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

Required documents
  • Application package
  • Plans
  • Site and project information as requested by Borough staff or Kraft Municipal Group
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: Richland Borough (zoning and building code administration through Kraft Municipal Group) ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Contact the Borough office to confirm whether the project requires zoning approval, UCC review, or both.
  2. 02
    Submit the application package and plans through the Borough/Kraft Municipal Group process.
  3. 03
    Pay the applicable fees and schedule inspections with the assigned code official.

Source: Richland Borough (zoning and building code administration through Kraft Municipal Group) ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • Borough office: 717-866-5601 (phone)

Typical sequence: Typically footing, foundation, framing, and final, depending on project. Confirm with Borough office for assigned inspector contact.

Source: Richland Borough (zoning and building code administration through Kraft Municipal Group) ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Richland Borough permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Richland Borough, PA?
Regulated development and UCC-covered construction require Borough approval before work starts.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Richland Borough, PA?
To apply for a building permit in Richland Borough, PA, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Borough office to confirm whether the project requires zoning approval, UCC review, or both. 2. Submit the application package and plans through the Borough/Kraft Municipal Group process. 3. Pay the applicable fees and schedule inspections with the assigned code official.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Richland Borough, PA?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Richland Borough, PA via: Borough office: 717-866-5601.
last verified April 2026 source Richland Borough (zoning and building code administration through Kraft Municipal Group) ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/lebanon/richland-borough

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Richland Borough (zoning and building code administration through Kraft Municipal Group) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.