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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Armagh Township
Bureau Veritas and the Pennsylvania UCC require permits for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, demolition, and occupancy changes for regulated work.
Fences 6 feet or less in height
Retaining walls under 4 feet high unless used for structural bearing
Water tanks on grade under 5,000 gallons
Sidewalks and driveways 30 inches or less above grade and not over a basement or story below
Exterior or interior painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep
Window awnings within code limits
Replacement windows and doors that do not require framing alteration
Replacement of existing roofing material and existing siding
Non-structural porch or stoop repairs, added insulation, and rainwater gutters and leaders
Uncovered decks 30 inches or less above grade
Non-structural residential alterations without egress changes
- Exempt Fences 6 feet or less in height
- Exempt Retaining walls under 4 feet high unless used for structural bearing
- Exempt Water tanks on grade under 5,000 gallons
- Exempt Sidewalks and driveways 30 inches or less above grade and not over a basement or story below
- Exempt Exterior or interior painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
- Exempt Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep
- Exempt Window awnings within code limits
- Exempt Replacement windows and doors that do not require framing alteration
- Exempt Replacement of existing roofing material and existing siding
- Exempt Non-structural porch or stoop repairs, added insulation, and rainwater gutters and leaders
- Exempt Uncovered decks 30 inches or less above grade
- Exempt Non-structural residential alterations without egress changes
Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and other local requirements. Confirm with Armagh Township and Bureau Veritas before proceeding.
Required documents
- Permit application
- Site plan
- Construction plans
- Contractor information
- Workers compensation information or exemption
- Any applicable sewage, floodplain, driveway, or local approvals
- Building code
- Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC); L&I lists Armagh Township as OPT-IN effective 5/15/2004 with pre-1999 amendments.
- Permit validity
- The permit becomes invalid if work does not begin within 180 days of issuance, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days. A permit may not remain valid more than 5 years from issuance.
- Owner-builder
- Owners or authorized agents may apply.
- Contractor requirements
- No separate township contractor license was found. Pennsylvania home improvement contractors performing more than $5,000 in covered residential work must register with the Pennsylvania Attorney General under HICPA.
Source: Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC building permits); Armagh Township (local coordination) ↗
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: 15 business days for one- and two-family dwellings; 5 business days with licensed design-professional certification; 30 business days for other permit types (Pennsylvania UCC statutory periods).
- 01 Confirm any local setback, driveway, sewage, or land-use prerequisites with Armagh Township.
- 02 Complete the Bureau Veritas permit application and assemble plans, site information, and contractor details.
- 03 Submit the application package to the Lewistown Bureau Veritas office at 75 Reserve Lane, Lewistown, PA 17044.
- 04 Bureau Veritas reviews the submission under the Pennsylvania UCC. Act 45 generally allows 15 business days for one- and two-family dwellings and utility or miscellaneous-use structures, 5 business days with licensed design-professional certification, and 30 business days for other permits.
- 05 Pay assessed fees, receive the permit, post it on site, and call for inspections.
Typical processing time: 15 business days for one- and two-family dwellings; 5 business days with licensed design-professional certification; 30 business days for other permit types (Pennsylvania UCC statutory periods).
Source: Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC building permits); Armagh Township (local coordination) ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Armagh Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential new stick-built minimum $616; modular/manufactured minimum $385; residential additions minimum $308; residential alterations minimum $200; commercial new-construction minimum $385
02
Plan check fee
Included in commercial permit fee; residential permit-not-issued plan review is 30% of projected permit fee.
03
Permit fee formula
Square-footage based for new residential homes and additions; valuation based for alterations; square-footage or valuation based for commercial work depending on project type.
04
Reinspection fee
Additional after-the-fact processing fees may be charged at $77 per hour with municipal approval.
No public online permit-payment portal found for Armagh Township. Verify payment method with Bureau Veritas before filing.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Bureau Veritas: (717) 242-0992 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Lewistown Bureau Veritas office)
Typical sequence: Typical UCC sequence varies by project and may include footing, foundation, framing, rough trade, and final inspections.
Source: Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC building permits); Armagh Township (local coordination) ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Armagh Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Armagh Township, PA? ▸
Bureau Veritas and the Pennsylvania UCC require permits for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, demolition, and occupancy changes for regulated work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Armagh Township, PA? ▸
Building permit fees in Armagh Township, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential new stick-built minimum $616; modular/manufactured minimum $385; residential additions minimum $308; residential alterations minimum $200; commercial new-construction minimum $385. Fees are calculated as: Square-footage based for new residential homes and additions; valuation based for alterations; square-footage or valuation based for commercial work depending on project type.. Plan check fee: Included in commercial permit fee; residential permit-not-issued plan review is 30% of projected permit fee..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Armagh Township, PA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Armagh Township, PA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm any local setback, driveway, sewage, or land-use prerequisites with Armagh Township. 2. Complete the Bureau Veritas permit application and assemble plans, site information, and contractor details. 3. Submit the application package to the Lewistown Bureau Veritas office at 75 Reserve Lane, Lewistown, PA 17044. 4. Bureau Veritas reviews the submission under the Pennsylvania UCC. Act 45 generally allows 15 business days for one- and two-family dwellings and utility or miscellaneous-use structures, 5 business days with licensed design-professional certification, and 30 business days for other permits. 5. Pay assessed fees, receive the permit, post it on site, and call for inspections.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Armagh Township, PA? ▸
Building permit processing times in Armagh Township, PA typically run 15 business days for one- and two-family dwellings; 5 business days with licensed design-professional certification; 30 business days for other permit types (Pennsylvania UCC statutory periods).. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Armagh Township, PA? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Armagh Township, PA. The following work is generally exempt: Fences 6 feet or less in height; Retaining walls under 4 feet high unless used for structural bearing; Water tanks on grade under 5,000 gallons; Sidewalks and driveways 30 inches or less above grade and not over a basement or story below; Exterior or interior painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work; Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep; Window awnings within code limits; Replacement windows and doors that do not require framing alteration; Replacement of existing roofing material and existing siding; Non-structural porch or stoop repairs, added insulation, and rainwater gutters and leaders; Uncovered decks 30 inches or less above grade; Non-structural residential alterations without egress changes. Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and other local requirements. Confirm with Armagh Township and Bureau Veritas before proceeding. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Armagh Township, PA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Armagh Township, PA via: Bureau Veritas: (717) 242-0992.
last verified April 2026
source Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC building permits); Armagh Township (local coordination) ↗
entry id permits/pennsylvania/mifflin/armagh-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC building permits); Armagh Township (local coordination) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.