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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Derry Township
Public township pages do not publish a Derry Township permit-trigger list.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.
Note: No public Derry Township exempt-work list was found. Contact Derry Township to confirm whether your project requires a permit 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.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact Derry Township and the zoning officer before work to determine zoning and planning requirements.
- 02 If the project requires sewage or driveway approvals, obtain those from the applicable officials before permit submission.
- 03 Coordinate zoning and planning review through the Northern Montour Regional Planning Commission and zoning officer Chris Bower.
- 04 For UCC building permit work, contact the listed building code official/BIU for required application forms and plan review requirements.
- 05 Do not begin work until all township and UCC approvals needed for the project have been issued.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Derry Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Derry Township, PA? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Derry Township, PA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with 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. Jaspector is not legal advice.