Juniata Terrace Borough, PA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Juniata Terrace Borough; Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC building permits and inspections)

Street address

Borough Office: 80 Hudson Avenue, Lewistown, PA 17044; Bureau Veritas: 75 Reserve Lane, Lewistown, PA 17044

Phone

Borough: 717-248-4383; Bureau Veritas: 717-242-0992

borough@juniataterrace.net

Coverage

All properties within Juniata Terrace Borough. The borough contracted with Bureau Veritas to administer and grant building permits and provide inspections.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Juniata Terrace Borough

Property owners or their agents must apply through Bureau Veritas for any new construction, renovations, and demolition. Regulated work is also subject to the Pennsylvania UCC.

Note: No Juniata Terrace-specific public exempt-work list was found. Contact Juniata Terrace Borough or Bureau Veritas to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Required documents

Bureau Veritas permit application
Plans
Site details
Contractor information
Any prior approvals required for the project

Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC); L&I lists Juniata Terrace Borough as OPT-IN effective 5/16/2004 with no amendments.
Permit validity: State UCC default expiration rules generally apply.
Owner-builder: Property owners or their agents may apply.
Contractor requirements: No separate borough contractor license was found. Pennsylvania HICPA registration applies to covered home-improvement contractors performing more than $5,000 in covered residential work.

Source: Juniata Terrace Borough; Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC building permits and inspections) ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Pennsylvania UCC statutory review periods apply; Juniata Terrace does not publish a local estimate.

01

Contact the borough office before starting work if you are unsure whether the project needs a permit.
02

Complete the Bureau Veritas building-permit application for new construction, renovation, or demolition work.
03

Apply through the Bureau Veritas Lewistown office as directed by the borough.
04

Bureau Veritas reviews the submission under the Pennsylvania UCC.
05

After issuance, Bureau Veritas performs the required inspections throughout the project.

Typical processing time: Pennsylvania UCC statutory review periods apply; Juniata Terrace does not publish a local estimate.

Source: Juniata Terrace Borough; Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC building permits and inspections) ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Juniata Terrace Borough building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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.

Plan check fee

Included in commercial permit fee; residential permit-not-issued plan review is 30% of projected permit fee.

Permit fee formula

Square-footage formulas for new residential and commercial work; valuation-based formulas for many alteration permits, per the publicly linked regional Bureau Veritas schedules.

Reinspection fee

Commercial permit fee includes re-inspections within reason; after-the-fact processing fees may be charged at $77 per hour with municipal approval.

No borough online permit-payment portal found. 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: Bureau Veritas provides required inspections throughout the project after permit issuance.

Source: Juniata Terrace Borough; Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC building permits and inspections) ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Juniata Terrace Borough permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Juniata Terrace Borough, PA? ▸

Property owners or their agents must apply through Bureau Veritas for any new construction, renovations, and demolition. Regulated work is also subject to the Pennsylvania UCC.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Juniata Terrace Borough, PA? ▸

Building permit fees in Juniata Terrace Borough, 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 formulas for new residential and commercial work; valuation-based formulas for many alteration permits, per the publicly linked regional Bureau Veritas schedules.. 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 Juniata Terrace Borough, PA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Juniata Terrace Borough, PA, follow these steps: 1. Contact the borough office before starting work if you are unsure whether the project needs a permit. 2. Complete the Bureau Veritas building-permit application for new construction, renovation, or demolition work. 3. Apply through the Bureau Veritas Lewistown office as directed by the borough. 4. Bureau Veritas reviews the submission under the Pennsylvania UCC. 5. After issuance, Bureau Veritas performs the required inspections throughout the project.

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

Building permit processing times in Juniata Terrace Borough, PA typically run Pennsylvania UCC statutory review periods apply; Juniata Terrace does not publish a local estimate.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Juniata Terrace Borough, PA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Juniata Terrace Borough, PA via: Bureau Veritas: (717) 242-0992.

last verified April 2026 source Juniata Terrace Borough; Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC building permits and inspections) ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/mifflin/juniata-terrace-borough

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Juniata Terrace Borough; Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (UCC building permits and inspections) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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