Upper Macungie Township, PA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Upper Macungie Township Permit Department

Street address

8330 Schantz Road, Breinigsville, PA 18031

Phone

(610) 395-4892

Tantonelli@uppermac.org

Coverage

All properties within Upper Macungie Township.

Online portal

Permit Department Page

Township permit department forms page with fillable PDFs

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Upper Macungie Township

The township publishes detailed application packages for additions, basements, decks, demolition, generators, HVAC replacement, kitchens, pole buildings, pools, roofs, single-family dwellings, water heaters, zoning items, and many other project types.

Note: The township page did not restate a short exemption list in HTML. Applicants should review the project-specific package and confirm any claimed UCC exemption directly with the Permit Department before starting work.

Required documents

Completed application
Project-specific plans and details
Any discipline-specific information required by the package

Building code: The township states it enforces the PA Uniform Construction Code and notes the 2021 ICC code series is approved for enforcement starting January 1, 2026, with a limited transition for certain pre-2026 contracts through June 30, 2026.
Permit validity: Not clearly published on the main permit page reviewed.
Owner-builder: Not clearly summarized on the main permit page reviewed.
Contractor requirements: All contractors performing work in Upper Macungie Township must provide proof of general liability and workers compensation coverage or an exemption form, and the township must be listed as certificate holder.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Processing time not clearly published on the main permit page reviewed.

01

Start from the Permit Department page and pick the applicable residential, commercial, zoning, or trade package.
02

Complete the fillable permit application and supporting instructions.
03

Include plans, project documents, and insurance paperwork as required.
04

Submit the package to the Permit Department.
05

Complete any plan review corrections and pay the applicable fees.
06

Receive the permit and call for inspections through the township process.

Typical processing time: Processing time not clearly published on the main permit page reviewed.

Source: Upper Macungie Township Permit Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective 2026

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Not clearly extracted from the public page text reviewed; see linked 2026 Upper Macungie Township Fee Schedule on the permit page

Plan check fee

Not clearly summarized in the page text reviewed.

Permit fee formula

Varies by permit type under the township fee schedule.

Reinspection fee

Not clearly summarized in the page text reviewed.

Complete paper copies are available at the township building. Separate payment instructions were not clearly summarized in the page text reviewed.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2026) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Through the Permit Department after permit issuance (phone)

Inspection hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Project-specific and tied to the package for the discipline involved.

Source: Upper Macungie Township Permit Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Upper Macungie Township permits

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

02 How much does a building permit cost in Upper Macungie Township, PA? ▸

Building permit fees in Upper Macungie Township, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Not clearly extracted from the public page text reviewed; see linked 2026 Upper Macungie Township Fee Schedule on the permit page. Fees are calculated as: Varies by permit type under the township fee schedule.. Plan check fee: Not clearly summarized in the page text reviewed..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Upper Macungie Township, PA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Upper Macungie Township, PA, follow these steps: 1. Start from the Permit Department page and pick the applicable residential, commercial, zoning, or trade package. 2. Complete the fillable permit application and supporting instructions. 3. Include plans, project documents, and insurance paperwork as required. 4. Submit the package to the Permit Department. 5. Complete any plan review corrections and pay the applicable fees. 6. Receive the permit and call for inspections through the township process.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Upper Macungie Township, PA? ▸

Building permit processing times in Upper Macungie Township, PA typically run Processing time not clearly published on the main permit page reviewed.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Upper Macungie Township, PA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Upper Macungie Township, PA via: Through the Permit Department after permit issuance.

last verified April 2026 source Upper Macungie Township Permit Department ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/lehigh/upper-macungie-township

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Upper Macungie Township Permit Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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