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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Danville
The borough provides both zoning and PA-UCC permit applications and a 'What Permits Do I Need' handout. Zoning applications cover structures, additions, fences, pools, signs, parking, home occupations, and changes of use. UCC permits are required for residential and non-residential construction and renovation work as defined by Pennsylvania UCC.
Note: No public Danville-specific exempt-work list was found. Contact the Borough of Danville Code and Zoning Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Required documents
- Zoning permit application
- PA-UCC permit application
- Building specification form
- Deck plan submittal guide (for deck projects)
- Floodplain development permit application (if in floodplain)
- Demolition requirements documentation (for demolition)
- Subdivision or land development review application (if applicable)
- Building code
- Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC); Danville Borough is opt-in with no pre-1999 amendments per Pennsylvania L&I.
- Contractor requirements
- No borough contractor license requirement. Pennsylvania home improvement contractors performing work over $5,000 must register under HICPA.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact the Code and Zoning Office before beginning any project; the borough stresses that applicants should reach out before any development or construction activity.
- 02 Download and complete the applicable forms from the Code and Zoning page, including the zoning permit application, PA-UCC permit application, building specification form, floodplain permit application, or other project-specific documents as needed.
- 03 Submit the forms, required plans, and fee payment to the borough office.
- 04 If the property is in the historic district, floodplain, or otherwise needs additional review, complete those approvals before permit issuance.
- 05 Wait for borough/UCC review and permit issuance before starting work.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Danville building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Zoning application fee: $25.00. Residential UCC alterations and renovations: $150.00 minimum before borough administration fee and state surcharge. Non-residential new construction and additions: $500.00 minimum before administration fee and state surcharge.
02
Plan check fee
Non-residential supplemental plan review: 1% of total construction cost ($250 minimum).
03
Permit fee formula
20% borough administration fee plus $4.50 state fee added to all UCC permits. Zoning fees: residential 1 and 2 family is $50 plus $0.25 per sq ft; commercial zoning is $200 plus $0.35 per sq ft. Residential UCC new construction: $595 up to 2,500 gross sq ft, then $10 per 100 sq ft or fraction above. Alterations and renovations: 1.5% of total construction cost ($150 minimum). Miscellaneous residential construction: 2% of total construction cost ($125 minimum).
04
Reinspection fee
Non-residential UCC reinspection or additional inspection fee: $100.00 per hour. Rental reinspection fees: $50 (2nd), $75 (3rd), $100 (4th).
Zoning fees are payable at application; UCC permit fees are due at permit pickup and are non-refundable once permit conditions are triggered.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- Borough office hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Danville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Danville, PA? ▸
The borough provides both zoning and PA-UCC permit applications and a 'What Permits Do I Need' handout. Zoning applications cover structures, additions, fences, pools, signs, parking, home occupations, and changes of use. UCC permits are required for residential and non-residential construction and renovation work as defined by Pennsylvania UCC.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Danville, PA? ▸
Building permit fees in Danville, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Zoning application fee: $25.00. Residential UCC alterations and renovations: $150.00 minimum before borough administration fee and state surcharge. Non-residential new construction and additions: $500.00 minimum before administration fee and state surcharge.. Fees are calculated as: 20% borough administration fee plus $4.50 state fee added to all UCC permits. Zoning fees: residential 1 and 2 family is $50 plus $0.25 per sq ft; commercial zoning is $200 plus $0.35 per sq ft. Residential UCC new construction: $595 up to 2,500 gross sq ft, then $10 per 100 sq ft or fraction above. Alterations and renovations: 1.5% of total construction cost ($150 minimum). Miscellaneous residential construction: 2% of total construction cost ($125 minimum).. Plan check fee: Non-residential supplemental plan review: 1% of total construction cost ($250 minimum)..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Danville, PA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Danville, PA, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Code and Zoning Office before beginning any project; the borough stresses that applicants should reach out before any development or construction activity. 2. Download and complete the applicable forms from the Code and Zoning page, including the zoning permit application, PA-UCC permit application, building specification form, floodplain permit application, or other project-specific documents as needed. 3. Submit the forms, required plans, and fee payment to the borough office. 4. If the property is in the historic district, floodplain, or otherwise needs additional review, complete those approvals before permit issuance. 5. Wait for borough/UCC review and permit issuance before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source Borough of Danville Code and Zoning Office ↗
entry id permits/pennsylvania/montour/danville-borough
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Borough of Danville Code and Zoning Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.