City Building Permits
Eldred Township, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Eldred Township, Pennsylvania. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within Eldred Township, Monroe County. PA L&I lists Eldred Township as OPT-IN under the Pennsylvania UCC. Township staff includes SFM Consulting and Jeff Snyder as Zoning/Codes Officer.
- Department
- Eldred Township Zoning and Codes Office
- Address
- 490 Kunkletown Road, PO Box 600, Kunkletown, PA 18058
- Phone
- Township: 610-381-4252; Zoning/Codes Officer: 484-330-9088
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Township forms and documents page • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Confirm permit needs with the zoning officer — the township requires permits for residents and tenants, including moving permits.
- Download and complete the applicable township form for zoning, building, electrical, well, septic, or planning matters from the township forms page.
- Submit the application with the required documentation and fees to the township office.
- Coordinate with the township's zoning or codes officer for code review.
- Complete inspections and secure final approvals as required by the township and UCC official.
General Requirements
The township requires permits for residents and tenants, including moving permits. Posted forms include zoning, building, electrical, well, septic, and planning applications.
Required Documents
- Appropriate township application form
- Required supporting documentation for the permit type
- Applicable fees (township states applications are not valid until all fees are paid)
- Permit validity
- No township-specific validity rule clearly posted. Pennsylvania UCC default rules apply: permits expire if work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance or if no inspection is passed within 180 days; overall permit term is 5 years.
- Building code
- Pennsylvania UCC; PA L&I municipal election list shows Eldred Township as OPT-IN with no pre-1999 amendments.
- Contractor requirements
- Home improvement contractors performing covered work must register under the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA).
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Building permit: $60.00 plus additional amount as determined by zoning officer; Zoning permit: $75.00
- Permit fee formula
- Mostly flat township fees plus a separate UCC inspection fee that varies by inspection company
- Payment note
- All applicable fees must be paid for permit validity per township permit page.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Eldred Township Zoning and Codes Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Zoning/Codes Officer: 484-330-9088 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Zoning office: Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, or by appointment; Township office: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Typical inspection sequence: Local permit review first, then UCC inspections and final approval where applicable.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Pennsylvania UCC; PA L&I municipal election list shows Eldred Township as OPT-IN with no pre-1999 amendments.
- Verify contractor license: PA HICPA Contractor Registration Lookup
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Eldred Township Forms and Documents
- Permits and Fees
- License lookup guide: Pennsylvania Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Pennsylvania Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Pennsylvania hub: Pennsylvania Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Eldred Township Zoning and Codes Office before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eldred Township Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Eldred Township, PA?
- The township requires permits for residents and tenants, including moving permits. Posted forms include zoning, building, electrical, well, septic, and planning applications.
- How much does a building permit cost in Eldred Township, PA?
- The minimum permit fee is Building permit: $60.00 plus additional amount as determined by zoning officer; Zoning permit: $75.00. Fees are calculated as: Mostly flat township fees plus a separate UCC inspection fee that varies by inspection company.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Eldred Township, PA?
- 1. Confirm permit needs with the zoning officer — the township requires permits for residents and tenants, including moving permits. 2. Download and complete the applicable township form for zoning, building, electrical, well, septic, or planning matters from the township forms page. 3. Submit the application with the required documentation and fees to the township office. 4. Coordinate with the township's zoning or codes officer for code review. 5. Complete inspections and secure final approvals as required by the township and UCC official.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Eldred Township, PA?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Zoning/Codes Officer: 484-330-9088.
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