City Building Permits
Price Township, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Price Township, Pennsylvania. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within Price Township, Monroe County. PA L&I lists Price Township as OPT-IN with Steve McLaughlin as BCO. The township contact sheet lists Carol Singer as Zoning Officer and Steve McLaughlin as Building Code Official.
- Department
- Zoning Officer and Building Code Official
- Address
- 10 Barren Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
- Phone
- 570-421-2497
- pricetwp@ptd.net
- Website
- https://www.pricetownship.org
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Township website media and forms repository • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Contact the township to confirm whether the project requires zoning, building, well, septic, driveway, or other approvals.
- Obtain the applicable township form from the township website or office.
- Submit the application with the applicable fee and required supporting materials.
- Coordinate UCC review with the Building Code Official.
- Complete inspections and obtain final approvals.
General Requirements
Township forms and contact sheet show zoning, building, well, and other local permit activity handled through township staff and the BCO.
Required Documents
- Applicable township permit form
- For well permit: plot plan showing wells and septic systems on the subject lot and surrounding lots
- Supporting materials as required by permit type
- 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 election list shows 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
- Well permit application fee: $100.00. Other permit minimums were not clearly posted.
- Permit fee formula
- Varies by permit type.
- Payment note
- Confirm fee amounts with the township before filing.
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: 570-421-2497 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Zoning Officer (Carol Singer): Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; Building Code Official (Steve McLaughlin): Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Typical inspection sequence: Local review, UCC inspections, and final approval where applicable.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Pennsylvania UCC; PA L&I election list shows OPT-IN with no pre-1999 amendments.
- Verify contractor license: PA HICPA Contractor Registration Lookup
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Township Contact Sheet
- Township Media and Forms
- 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
Price Township Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Price Township, PA?
- Township forms and contact sheet show zoning, building, well, and other local permit activity handled through township staff and the BCO.
- How much does a building permit cost in Price Township, PA?
- The minimum permit fee is Well permit application fee: $100.00. Other permit minimums were not clearly posted.. Fees are calculated as: Varies by permit type..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Price Township, PA?
- 1. Contact the township to confirm whether the project requires zoning, building, well, septic, driveway, or other approvals. 2. Obtain the applicable township form from the township website or office. 3. Submit the application with the applicable fee and required supporting materials. 4. Coordinate UCC review with the Building Code Official. 5. Complete inspections and obtain final approvals.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Price Township, PA?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Township: 570-421-2497.
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