Pittston, PA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Pittston, Office of Code Enforcement / Building Inspector

Street address

35 Broad Street, Pittston, PA 18640

Phone

570-654-0513

Code@cityofpittston.org

Coverage

Applies within the City of Pittston

Online portal

iWorQ Permit Portal

iWorQ

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Pittston

Most new construction, repairs, and renovations; the city specifically separates zoning permits for new structures, additions, accessory structures, fences, decks, signs, and swimming pools

Note: Pittston does not publish a city-specific exemption list on the reviewed building pages. Pennsylvania UCC exemptions therefore remain the best public baseline: small fences, low retaining walls, shallow prefabricated pools, qualifying awnings, uncovered decks no more than 30 inches above grade, communications wiring, and ordinary repairs that do not affect structure, egress, or system relocation.

Required documents

Contract
Insurance
State registration
Work description
Valuation
Owner and contractor information
Site plan for zoning permits
Plan sets or specifications for larger structural work

Building code: Pennsylvania UCC adopted by ordinance, with current statewide update effective January 1, 2026
Permit validity: No local expiration rule was published on the reviewed city pages; Pennsylvania UCC 180-day and 5-year maximum rules apply absent a different city rule
Owner-builder: Thin data; the city does not publish a standalone owner-builder policy, and the online iWorQ UCC permit workflow requires a linked contractor
Contractor requirements: Online portal requires an active linked contractor; contract, insurance, and state registration are required with submission

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Residential 15 days; commercial 30 days

01

Obtain zoning approval first where required; the city says zoning permits are separate from building permits.
02

Complete the UCC permit application online through iWorQ or by PDF.
03

Upload or include the contract, insurance, and state registration; the PDF also requires a signed contract and, for new construction, additions, decks or porches, and structural alterations, three plan sets plus one set of specifications.
04

Submit to the Code Office online, by email, by mail, or in person at City Hall.
05

Await plan review and issuance.
06

Coordinate inspections through the Code Enforcement Office and do not start work before permit issuance.

Typical processing time: Residential 15 days; commercial 30 days

Source: City of Pittston, Office of Code Enforcement / Building Inspector ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Pittston building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Plan check fee

Yes; the city's UCC PDF includes separate plan review and permit fee fields, but no public amount schedule was located

Permit fee formula

Thin data; valuation-based permit fee is implied by the UCC form but public amount tables were not found

Applicants can file online, email, mail, or in person; public pages do not specify online processing charges

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Code Enforcement Office (phone)

Inspection hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Project-specific; the public pages do not publish a step-by-step sequence

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Pittston permits

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

Most new construction, repairs, and renovations; the city specifically separates zoning permits for new structures, additions, accessory structures, fences, decks, signs, and swimming pools

02 How much does a building permit cost in Pittston, PA? ▸

Building permit fees in Pittston, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Thin data; valuation-based permit fee is implied by the UCC form but public amount tables were not found. Plan check fee: Yes; the city's UCC PDF includes separate plan review and permit fee fields, but no public amount schedule was located.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Pittston, PA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Pittston, PA, follow these steps: 1. Obtain zoning approval first where required; the city says zoning permits are separate from building permits. 2. Complete the UCC permit application online through iWorQ or by PDF. 3. Upload or include the contract, insurance, and state registration; the PDF also requires a signed contract and, for new construction, additions, decks or porches, and structural alterations, three plan sets plus one set of specifications. 4. Submit to the Code Office online, by email, by mail, or in person at City Hall. 5. Await plan review and issuance. 6. Coordinate inspections through the Code Enforcement Office and do not start work before permit issuance.

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

Building permit processing times in Pittston, PA typically run Residential 15 days; commercial 30 days. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Pittston, PA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Pittston, PA via: Code Enforcement Office.

last verified April 2026 source City of Pittston, Office of Code Enforcement / Building Inspector ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/luzerne/pittston

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