Granville Township, PA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Granville Township (permit issuance); Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC inspection and enforcement)

Street address

Granville Township: 100 Helen Street, Lewistown, PA 17044; Bureau Veritas: 75 Reserve Lane, Lewistown, PA 17044

Phone

Granville Township: 717-242-2334; Inspections: 717-242-0992

gtsupers@granvilletwp.org

Coverage

All properties within Granville Township, Mifflin County. Granville Township contracted with Bureau Veritas to inspect and enforce the UCC.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Granville Township

Granville Township's page directs use of building permits for projects requiring inspections and separate local forms for projects not requiring inspections.

Note: No Granville-specific exempt-work list was found online. Contact Granville Township at 717-242-2334 or gtsupers@granvilletwp.org to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Required documents

Building permit application
Local permit forms as applicable
Applicable project checklist
Plan set for the project type

Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC); L&I lists Granville Township as OPT-IN effective 5/1/2004 with no amendments.
Permit validity: State UCC default expiration rules generally apply: permit becomes invalid if work does not begin within 180 days, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days, and 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 HICPA registration applies where required by state law.

Source: Granville Township (permit issuance); Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC inspection and enforcement) ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Pennsylvania UCC statutory review periods apply; no township-specific review time published.

01

Contact Granville Township with general process questions and confirm whether the project also needs an assessment permit or zoning permit.
02

Download the appropriate Bureau Veritas building permit application and the relevant Granville Township local forms.
03

Assemble the plan set and the applicable submittal checklist for the project type.
04

Submit the materials through the township's stated process and coordinate technical questions and inspections with Bureau Veritas.
05

Give at least 24 hours advance notice when scheduling inspections.

Typical processing time: Pennsylvania UCC statutory review periods apply; no township-specific review time published.

Source: Granville Township (permit issuance); Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC inspection and enforcement) ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Granville Township building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Residential new stick-built minimum $750; modular/manufactured minimum $400; residential additions minimum $325; residential alterations minimum $240; commercial new-construction minimum $400.

Plan check fee

Included in the permit fee for commercial work; miscellaneous plan-review fees are charged hourly where listed in the township fee schedule.

Permit fee formula

Residential new stick-built: $0.50 per sq ft of living space plus $0.25 per sq ft of garages or finished basements. Residential additions: $0.50 per sq ft plus garage factor. Residential alterations: $80 for the first $1,000 plus $10 per $1,000 thereafter. Commercial work: square-footage or valuation formulas per Resolution 2023-5.

Reinspection fee

Permit fees include re-inspections within reason; additional $80 per hour after-the-fact processing fees may be assessed with municipal approval.

Granville Township posts an online payment portal for permit fee payments, but it is not a full permit-submission portal.

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)

Scheduling deadline: At least 24 hours advance notice required for inspections.

Typical sequence: Varies by project; township materials provide project-specific checklists for single-family homes, additions, decks, porches, pole buildings, solar panels, pools, commercial work, daycares, demolition, and signs.

Source: Granville Township (permit issuance); Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC inspection and enforcement) ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Granville Township permits

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

Granville Township's page directs use of building permits for projects requiring inspections and separate local forms for projects not requiring inspections.

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

Building permit fees in Granville 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 $750; modular/manufactured minimum $400; residential additions minimum $325; residential alterations minimum $240; commercial new-construction minimum $400.. Fees are calculated as: Residential new stick-built: $0.50 per sq ft of living space plus $0.25 per sq ft of garages or finished basements. Residential additions: $0.50 per sq ft plus garage factor. Residential alterations: $80 for the first $1,000 plus $10 per $1,000 thereafter. Commercial work: square-footage or valuation formulas per Resolution 2023-5.. Plan check fee: Included in the permit fee for commercial work; miscellaneous plan-review fees are charged hourly where listed in the township fee schedule..

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

To apply for a building permit in Granville Township, PA, follow these steps: 1. Contact Granville Township with general process questions and confirm whether the project also needs an assessment permit or zoning permit. 2. Download the appropriate Bureau Veritas building permit application and the relevant Granville Township local forms. 3. Assemble the plan set and the applicable submittal checklist for the project type. 4. Submit the materials through the township's stated process and coordinate technical questions and inspections with Bureau Veritas. 5. Give at least 24 hours advance notice when scheduling inspections.

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

Building permit processing times in Granville Township, PA typically run Pennsylvania UCC statutory review periods apply; no township-specific review time published.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Granville Township, PA via: Bureau Veritas: (717) 242-0992. At least 24 hours advance notice required for inspections..

last verified April 2026 source Granville Township (permit issuance); Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC inspection and enforcement) ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/mifflin/granville-township

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Granville Township (permit issuance); Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC inspection and enforcement) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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