Borough of Macungie

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.

Note: Macungie publishes a dedicated UCC exclusions and exceptions PDF rather than restating the exemption list on the forms page.

Building code

Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, with current PA UCC adoption based on the 2021 ICC series effective January 1, 2026.

Permit validity

Not clearly published on the reviewed forms page.

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.

Source: Borough of Macungie zoning and UCC permitting function ↗

1. 01
   Select the correct Macungie permit form from the borough forms page.
2. 02
   Complete the zoning and UCC application with owner, applicant, contractor, property, and project information.
3. 03
   Attach any required drawings, plot plans, trade details, and valuation information.
4. 04
   Submit the application to the borough for zoning and UCC review.
5. 05
   Pay the applicable fees and await issuance before starting work.
6. 06
   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 ↗

Not clearly published on the forms page reviewed.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Through the borough after permit issuance (phone)

Inspection hours

Not clearly published on the forms page reviewed.

Typical sequence: Project-specific and trade-specific.

Source: Borough of Macungie zoning and UCC permitting function ↗