City Building Permits

Borough of Macungie, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the Borough of Macungie.

Department
Borough of Macungie zoning and UCC permitting function
Address
Borough of Macungie, 21 Locust Street, Macungie, PA 18062
Phone
(610) 966-2503
Website
https://www.macungie.pa.us/forms.html

Online Permit Portal

Open Borough Forms Page

Platform: Borough forms page with downloadable PDF applications • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Select the correct Macungie permit form from the borough forms page.
  2. Complete the zoning and UCC application with owner, applicant, contractor, property, and project information.
  3. Attach any required drawings, plot plans, trade details, and valuation information.
  4. Submit the application to the borough for zoning and UCC review.
  5. Pay the applicable fees and await issuance before starting work.
  6. Complete required inspections and final approval.

Typical processing time: Processing time not clearly published on the public forms page.

Source: Borough of Macungie zoning and UCC permitting function

General Requirements

The borough publishes separate zoning, building, demolition, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, pool, fence and wall, and shed permit forms, indicating permit review is required for those categories.

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application
  • Property and contractor information
  • Project description
  • Cost
  • Supporting plans or drawings as applicable
Permit validity
Not clearly published on the reviewed forms page.
Building code
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, with current PA UCC adoption based on the 2021 ICC series effective January 1, 2026.
Owner-builder
The application form allows owner, contractor, or other applicant status to be identified.
Contractor requirements
Contractor information is required on the application. Pennsylvania HICPA registration applies where required. Borough-specific trade licensing was not clearly summarized on the public forms page reviewed.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not clearly legible from the public forms page alone.
Plan check fee
Not clearly summarized in the public page text reviewed.
Permit fee formula
Varies by permit type; borough publishes a fee schedule on the forms page.
Reinspection fee
Not clearly summarized in the public page text reviewed.
Payment note
Not clearly published on the forms page reviewed.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Borough of Macungie zoning and UCC permitting function to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Through the borough after permit issuance (phone)
Inspection hours
Not clearly published on the forms page reviewed.

Typical inspection sequence: Project-specific and trade-specific.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Borough of Macungie zoning and UCC permitting function before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Borough of Macungie Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Borough of Macungie, PA?
The borough publishes separate zoning, building, demolition, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, pool, fence and wall, and shed permit forms, indicating permit review is required for those categories.
How much does a building permit cost in Borough of Macungie, PA?
The minimum permit fee is Not clearly legible from the public forms page alone.. Fees are calculated as: Varies by permit type; borough publishes a fee schedule on the forms page.. Plan check fee: Not clearly summarized in the public page text reviewed..
How do I apply for a building permit in Borough of Macungie, PA?
1. Select the correct Macungie permit form from the borough forms page. 2. Complete the zoning and UCC application with owner, applicant, contractor, property, and project information. 3. Attach any required drawings, plot plans, trade details, and valuation information. 4. Submit the application to the borough for zoning and UCC review. 5. Pay the applicable fees and await issuance before starting work. 6. Complete required inspections and final approval.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Borough of Macungie, PA?
Typical processing time is Processing time not clearly published on the public forms page..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Borough of Macungie, PA?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Through the borough after permit issuance.

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