County Building Permits

Luzerne County, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Building permit information for unincorporated Luzerne County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.

Pennsylvania Updated March 2026

Important: Luzerne County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.

Unincorporated Luzerne County

Permit authority
Luzerne County Planning and Zoning
Online portal
Luzerne County Zoning
Phone
570-825-1500
Address
Luzerne County Courthouse, 200 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

Jurisdictions in Luzerne County

Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Unincorporated Luzerne County Permit guide → Hanover Township Permit guide → Hazleton Permit guide → Kingston Borough Permit guide → Nanticoke Permit guide → Pittston Permit guide → Plains Township Permit guide → Wilkes-Barre Permit guide →

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.

Related Pennsylvania Resources

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authorities listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.