How do I apply for a building permit in Derry Township, PA?

1. Contact Derry Township and the zoning officer before work to determine zoning and planning requirements. 2. If the project requires sewage or driveway approvals, obtain those from the applicable officials before permit submission. 3. Coordinate zoning and planning review through the Northern Montour Regional Planning Commission and zoning officer Chris Bower. 4. For UCC building permit work, contact the listed building code official/BIU for required application forms and plan review requirements. 5. Do not begin work until all township and UCC approvals needed for the project have been issued.

City Building Permits

Derry Township, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Derry Township, Pennsylvania. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Pennsylvania Montour County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Pennsylvania L&I lists Derry Township as an opt-in UCC municipality with amendments and Matthew Witmer as building code official. Limestone Township's NMRPC page confirms the regional planning commission serves Derry Township, Limestone Township, and West Hemlock Township for zoning and planning, with Chris Bower as zoning officer.

Department: Derry Township (municipal contact and zoning coordination); Northern Montour Regional Planning Commission (zoning/planning); Building Inspection Underwriters of PA, Inc. — BIU (UCC enforcement)
Address: Derry Township Municipal Building, 21 Shed Road, Danville, PA 17821; BIU: 302 East Pennsylvania Boulevard, Feasterville, PA 19053
Phone: Township: (570) 437-3388; Zoning Officer Chris Bower: (570) 458-0316; BIU (Matthew Witmer): (570) 344-9681
Website: https://derrytwp.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open Derry Township Official Website

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Contact Derry Township and the zoning officer before work to determine zoning and planning requirements.
If the project requires sewage or driveway approvals, obtain those from the applicable officials before permit submission.
Coordinate zoning and planning review through the Northern Montour Regional Planning Commission and zoning officer Chris Bower.
For UCC building permit work, contact the listed building code official/BIU for required application forms and plan review requirements.
Do not begin work until all township and UCC approvals needed for the project have been issued.

Source: Derry Township (municipal contact and zoning coordination); Northern Montour Regional Planning Commission (zoning/planning); Building Inspection Underwriters of PA, Inc. — BIU (UCC enforcement)

General Requirements

Public township pages do not publish a Derry Township permit-trigger list. Pennsylvania L&I lists the township as an opt-in UCC municipality. Contact the township and zoning officer to determine permit requirements before starting work.

Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC); Derry Township is opt-in with amendments per Pennsylvania L&I.
Contractor requirements: No township contractor license requirement. Pennsylvania home improvement contractors performing work over $5,000 must register under HICPA.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Derry Township (municipal contact and zoning coordination); Northern Montour Regional Planning Commission (zoning/planning); Building Inspection Underwriters of PA, Inc. — BIU (UCC enforcement) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC); Derry Township is opt-in with amendments per Pennsylvania L&I.
Verify contractor license: Pennsylvania HICPA Contractor Registration
Zoning information: View zoning info
Derry Township Elected Officials
Pennsylvania L&I UCC Municipal Elections
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 Derry Township (municipal contact and zoning coordination); Northern Montour Regional Planning Commission (zoning/planning); Building Inspection Underwriters of PA, Inc. — BIU (UCC enforcement) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Derry Township Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Derry Township, PA?: Public township pages do not publish a Derry Township permit-trigger list. Pennsylvania L&I lists the township as an opt-in UCC municipality. Contact the township and zoning officer to determine permit requirements before starting work.
How do I apply for a building permit in Derry Township, PA?: 1. Contact Derry Township and the zoning officer before work to determine zoning and planning requirements. 2. If the project requires sewage or driveway approvals, obtain those from the applicable officials before permit submission. 3. Coordinate zoning and planning review through the Northern Montour Regional Planning Commission and zoning officer Chris Bower. 4. For UCC building permit work, contact the listed building code official/BIU for required application forms and plan review requirements. 5. Do not begin work until all township and UCC approvals needed for the project have been issued.

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