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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Horsham Township
Required to enlarge, alter, repair, move, or demolish an exterior building element; construct a new building/structure; change occupancy; or install/alter/repair/remove/replace electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.
Replacement of windows and doors where no changes to the opening are made
Painting of wall covering
Non-structural minor repairs
Ponds/pools less than 24 inches in depth
General landscaping, not in restricted areas
Repairing minor damage to drywall or plaster finishes
- Exempt Replacement of windows and doors where no changes to the opening are made
- Exempt Painting of wall covering
- Exempt Non-structural minor repairs
- Exempt Ponds/pools less than 24 inches in depth
- Exempt General landscaping, not in restricted areas
- Exempt Repairing minor damage to drywall or plaster finishes
Required documents
- Permit application
- Plot plan for outside additions
- Two sets of construction details
- Engineer seal where required by code officer
- Building code
- Township administers local Building and Plumbing Code along with zoning and property maintenance under Pennsylvania UCC framework.
- Contractor requirements
- Public pages do not describe a local contractor licensing system for general building permits; state HIC rules apply where applicable.
Source: Code Enforcement Department ↗
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the permit requirement with Code Enforcement and obtain the correct application/forms.
- 02 Prepare the application, including plot plan for outside additions and two sets of construction details for review.
- 03 Submit the materials to Horsham Township; unusual residential designs may require an engineer seal if the code officer cannot determine compliance.
- 04 Township/third-party reviewers review the submission and issue comments or permit approval.
- 05 Receive the permit, post it on site, and request inspections as indicated on the permit.
Source: Code Enforcement Department ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Horsham Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
Commercial electrical plan review handled digitally through a third-party review partner; separate plan review charges may apply per fee schedule.
02
Permit fee formula
Permit-specific fee schedule applies; see fee schedule PDF for minimums.
03
Penalty (no permit)
Fines may be issued for work begun before required permits are issued.
Confirm current payment methods directly with Code Enforcement.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Contact Code Enforcement / request inspections as indicated on permit (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Department hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, plus second Tuesday evening by appointment.
- Time windows
- Building Inspector: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30 AM-10:00 AM and Tuesday/Thursday 2:30 PM-4:30 PM.
Typical sequence: Inspections required for the specific project will be shown on the permit; permit should be posted at the site.
Source: Code Enforcement Department ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Horsham Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Horsham Township, PA? ▸
Required to enlarge, alter, repair, move, or demolish an exterior building element; construct a new building/structure; change occupancy; or install/alter/repair/remove/replace electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Horsham Township, PA? ▸
Building permit fees in Horsham Township, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Permit-specific fee schedule applies; see fee schedule PDF for minimums.. Plan check fee: Commercial electrical plan review handled digitally through a third-party review partner; separate plan review charges may apply per fee schedule..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Horsham Township, PA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Horsham Township, PA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the permit requirement with Code Enforcement and obtain the correct application/forms. 2. Prepare the application, including plot plan for outside additions and two sets of construction details for review. 3. Submit the materials to Horsham Township; unusual residential designs may require an engineer seal if the code officer cannot determine compliance. 4. Township/third-party reviewers review the submission and issue comments or permit approval. 5. Receive the permit, post it on site, and request inspections as indicated on the permit.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Horsham Township, PA? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Horsham Township, PA. The following work is generally exempt: Replacement of windows and doors where no changes to the opening are made; Painting of wall covering; Non-structural minor repairs; Ponds/pools less than 24 inches in depth; General landscaping, not in restricted areas; Repairing minor damage to drywall or plaster finishes. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Horsham Township, PA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Horsham Township, PA via: Contact Code Enforcement / request inspections as indicated on permit.
last verified April 2026
source Code Enforcement Department ↗
entry id permits/pennsylvania/montgomery/horsham-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.