Union Township, PA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Union Township (zoning and building code enforced at the local level)

Street address

3111 State Route 72, Jonestown, PA 17038

Phone

717-865-4039

bmcfeaters@uniontownshippa.org

Coverage

All properties within Union Township, Lebanon County. The county planning sheet lists building codes as enforced at the local level. Jeff Steckbeck serves as zoning officer.

Online portal

Union Township Website

Township office contact workflow

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Union Township

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

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

Required documents

Application package
Plans
Site and project information as requested by Township staff

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: Union Township (zoning and building code enforced at the local level) ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Contact the Township manager or zoning officer to determine whether zoning approval, code review, or both are required.
02

Submit the required application, plans, and site information through the Township process.
03

Pay the fees and schedule inspections with the Township's designated code official after permit issuance.

Source: Union Township (zoning and building code enforced at the local level) ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Township office: 717-865-4039 (phone)

Inspection hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Typically footing, foundation, framing, and final, depending on project. Schedule through the Township's designated code official after permit issuance.

Source: Union Township (zoning and building code enforced at the local level) ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Union Township permits

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

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

02 How do I apply for a building permit in Union Township, PA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Union Township, PA, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Township manager or zoning officer to determine whether zoning approval, code review, or both are required. 2. Submit the required application, plans, and site information through the Township process. 3. Pay the fees and schedule inspections with the Township's designated code official after permit issuance.

03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Union Township, PA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Union Township, PA via: Township office: 717-865-4039.

last verified April 2026 source Union Township (zoning and building code enforced at the local level) ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/lebanon/union-township

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Union Township (zoning and building code enforced at the local level) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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