City Building Permits
Paradise Township, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Paradise Township, Pennsylvania. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within Paradise Township, Monroe County. PA L&I lists Paradise Township as OPT-IN. Verify the current assigned UCC official at the time of filing, as the assignment may change.
- Department
- Zoning Officer and Building Code Official
- Address
- 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA 18326
- Phone
- Township: 570-595-9880; Zoning Office: 570-595-8840; BCO cell: 484-330-9088
- paraship@ptd.net
Online Permit Portal
Platform: CivicPlus forms page • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Review the township zoning forms page to identify the required application type.
- Submit zoning, razing, driveway, stormwater, well, short-term rental, or other applicable township forms to the township.
- Where the work is UCC-regulated, confirm the current building code official and submit the required building permit materials.
- Pay the applicable township fee schedule charges.
- Complete required inspections and obtain final approvals.
General Requirements
Permits are required for zoning or change of use, razing, driveways, stormwater drainage, wells, signs, short-term rentals, special events, and other land-use activities as posted on the township forms page.
Required Documents
- Permit-specific downloadable township form
- Supporting materials as required by permit type
- Applicable fees per the township fee schedule
- 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 with local zoning administration. Verify the current BCO assignment with the township before filing.
- Contractor requirements
- Home improvement contractors performing covered work must register under the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA).
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Varies by permit type under the township fee resolution (Resolution 02-2026).
- Payment note
- Confirm payable party because township and code-enforcement fees may be split.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Zoning Officer and Building Code Official to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Township: 570-595-9880 (phone)
- Zoning Office: 570-595-8840 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Contact the township for current office and appointment windows.
Typical inspection sequence: Township zoning review first where required, then UCC inspections, then final approval.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Pennsylvania UCC with local zoning administration. Verify the current BCO assignment with the township before filing.
- Verify contractor license: PA HICPA Contractor Registration Lookup
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Zoning Forms
- Fee Schedule (Resolution 02-2026)
- 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 Zoning Officer and Building Code Official before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Paradise Township Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Paradise Township, PA?
- Permits are required for zoning or change of use, razing, driveways, stormwater drainage, wells, signs, short-term rentals, special events, and other land-use activities as posted on the township forms page.
- How much does a building permit cost in Paradise Township, PA?
- Fees are calculated as: Varies by permit type under the township fee resolution (Resolution 02-2026)..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Paradise Township, PA?
- 1. Review the township zoning forms page to identify the required application type. 2. Submit zoning, razing, driveway, stormwater, well, short-term rental, or other applicable township forms to the township. 3. Where the work is UCC-regulated, confirm the current building code official and submit the required building permit materials. 4. Pay the applicable township fee schedule charges. 5. Complete required inspections and obtain final approvals.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Paradise Township, PA?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Township: 570-595-9880, Zoning Office: 570-595-8840.
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