City Building Permits
Smithfield Township, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Smithfield Township, Pennsylvania. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within Smithfield Township, Monroe County. PA L&I lists Smithfield Township as OPT-IN with Cindy L. Witman as BCO. The township department page identifies Matthew Helbers and Bureau Veritas for zoning or code enforcement and Cindy Witman for building-code inspection. Verify the current assigned inspector when filing.
- Department
- Zoning, Codes and Sewage
- Address
- 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
- Phone
- Township: 570-223-5082; Building inspector: 610-437-0978
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Township department page • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Contact Zoning, Codes and Sewage to confirm whether the project requires zoning, sewage, or building-code approval.
- Submit township applications for new construction, changes of use, or other local approvals.
- Coordinate UCC building review with the current assigned building inspector.
- Pay township and code review fees.
- Complete inspections and obtain final approval.
Source: Zoning, Codes and Sewage
General Requirements
The zoning officer accepts applications for new construction, changes of use, and variances. The building codes inspector reviews plans, inspects sites, and issues permits as required by law.
Required Documents
- Township permit application (varies by permit type)
- Plans and supporting materials as directed by the zoning, codes, and sewage office
- 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
- Permit fee formula
- Varies by permit type; township fee schedule includes escrow and permit review references.
- Payment note
- Verify current payable parties with the township and current inspector.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective October 8, 2025).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Zoning, Codes and Sewage to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Township: 570-223-5082 (phone)
- Building inspector: 610-437-0978 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Verify with township office.
Typical inspection sequence: Local review, code review, field inspections, and final approval.
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
- Smithfield Township Website
- 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, Codes and Sewage before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Smithfield Township Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Smithfield Township, PA?
- The zoning officer accepts applications for new construction, changes of use, and variances. The building codes inspector reviews plans, inspects sites, and issues permits as required by law.
- How much does a building permit cost in Smithfield Township, PA?
- Fees are calculated as: Varies by permit type; township fee schedule includes escrow and permit review references..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Smithfield Township, PA?
- 1. Contact Zoning, Codes and Sewage to confirm whether the project requires zoning, sewage, or building-code approval. 2. Submit township applications for new construction, changes of use, or other local approvals. 3. Coordinate UCC building review with the current assigned building inspector. 4. Pay township and code review fees. 5. Complete inspections and obtain final approval.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Smithfield Township, PA?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Township: 570-223-5082, Building inspector: 610-437-0978.
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