Lewistown Borough, PA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Borough of Lewistown Codes Office; Commonwealth Code Inspection Service, Inc. (CCIS) for third-party electrical and building inspections

Street address

Borough Codes Office: 2 East Third Street, Lewistown, PA 17044; CCIS: 1102 Sheller Avenue, Suite B, Chambersburg, PA 17201

Phone

Codes Office: 717-242-1145; Borough main: 717-248-1361; CCIS: 717-262-0081

krauch@lewistownborough.com

Coverage

All properties within Lewistown Borough. The borough operates a codes office and uses Commonwealth Code Inspection Services (CCIS) as the third-party inspector for commercial and residential electrical and building permits.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Lewistown Borough

Lewistown provides separate zoning and building permit applications and directs applicants to the Codes Office and CCIS for regulated work.

Note: No Lewistown-specific public exempt-work list was found. Contact the Borough Codes Office at 717-242-1145 to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Required documents

Zoning permit application
Residential or commercial building permit application
Projected cost
Supporting plans or project details as applicable

Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC); L&I lists Lewistown Borough as OPT-IN effective 5/15/2004 with amendments.
Permit validity: CCIS's public residential fee schedule says the final inspection must be ready within 1 year or a permit-extension fee will apply; state UCC default expiration rules also generally apply.
Contractor requirements: No separate Lewistown contractor license was found for ordinary building permits. Pennsylvania HICPA registration applies to covered home-improvement contractors performing more than $5,000 in covered residential work.

Source: Borough of Lewistown Codes Office; Commonwealth Code Inspection Service, Inc. (CCIS) for third-party electrical and building inspections ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No borough-specific review timeline posted; Pennsylvania UCC statutory review periods apply to the UCC portion of the review.

01

Start with the Borough Codes Office for zoning review, local ordinances, and permit requirements.
02

Complete the borough zoning permit application and the applicable CCIS residential or commercial building permit application.
03

Submit the local zoning materials to the borough and the building-permit materials through the borough-CCIS process.
04

Pay the required borough and CCIS fees.
05

Schedule inspections through CCIS as work progresses; the borough handles local code items such as zoning and sidewalk-street occupancy permits.

Typical processing time: No borough-specific review timeline posted; Pennsylvania UCC statutory review periods apply to the UCC portion of the review.

Source: Borough of Lewistown Codes Office; Commonwealth Code Inspection Service, Inc. (CCIS) for third-party electrical and building inspections ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective 2026

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Residential inspections are listed by inspection package: demolition $70, above-ground pool $70, fences and retaining walls $140, decks and porches $210, manufactured homes on piers $220. No single boroughwide minimum for all project types.

Plan check fee

Residential plan review: $40 per hour with a 1-hour minimum (except minor projects). Commercial review: built into the commercial valuation formula.

Permit fee formula

CCIS residential fees are mostly flat by inspection package plus a $25 application process fee, $40 per hour plan-review fee, and $4.50 state DCED fee. CCIS commercial fees are valuation-based using ICC building valuation data with discipline add-ons at 25% of the building inspection fee for each trade.

Reinspection fee

Failed residential inspections incur a $60 minimum reinspection fee; permit-extension fees apply when the final is not ready within 1 year.

Borough Codes Office accepts credit cards for zoning and sidewalk-street occupancy permits in the office and over the phone. CCIS accepts cash, check, money order, or credit cards with a $3 fee for payments of $100 or less and 3% for $101 or more.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2026) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

CCIS: (717) 262-0081 (phone)
Borough Codes Office: (717) 242-1145 (phone)

Inspection hours: Borough offices: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. CCIS Chambersburg office: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Typical sequence: Residential fee materials list common inspections: footing, foundation, framing, rough-ins for trades, energy, wallboard, and final. Sequence varies by project type.

Source: Borough of Lewistown Codes Office; Commonwealth Code Inspection Service, Inc. (CCIS) for third-party electrical and building inspections ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Lewistown Borough permits

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

Lewistown provides separate zoning and building permit applications and directs applicants to the Codes Office and CCIS for regulated work.

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

Building permit fees in Lewistown Borough, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential inspections are listed by inspection package: demolition $70, above-ground pool $70, fences and retaining walls $140, decks and porches $210, manufactured homes on piers $220. No single boroughwide minimum for all project types.. Fees are calculated as: CCIS residential fees are mostly flat by inspection package plus a $25 application process fee, $40 per hour plan-review fee, and $4.50 state DCED fee. CCIS commercial fees are valuation-based using ICC building valuation data with discipline add-ons at 25% of the building inspection fee for each trade.. Plan check fee: Residential plan review: $40 per hour with a 1-hour minimum (except minor projects). Commercial review: built into the commercial valuation formula..

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

To apply for a building permit in Lewistown Borough, PA, follow these steps: 1. Start with the Borough Codes Office for zoning review, local ordinances, and permit requirements. 2. Complete the borough zoning permit application and the applicable CCIS residential or commercial building permit application. 3. Submit the local zoning materials to the borough and the building-permit materials through the borough-CCIS process. 4. Pay the required borough and CCIS fees. 5. Schedule inspections through CCIS as work progresses; the borough handles local code items such as zoning and sidewalk-street occupancy permits.

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

Building permit processing times in Lewistown Borough, PA typically run No borough-specific review timeline posted; Pennsylvania UCC statutory review periods apply to the UCC portion of the review.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Lewistown Borough, PA via: CCIS: (717) 262-0081, Borough Codes Office: (717) 242-1145.

last verified April 2026 source Borough of Lewistown Codes Office; Commonwealth Code Inspection Service, Inc. (CCIS) for third-party electrical and building inspections ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/mifflin/lewistown-borough

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Borough of Lewistown Codes Office; Commonwealth Code Inspection Service, Inc. (CCIS) for third-party electrical and building inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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