City Building Permits
Mahoning Township, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Mahoning Township, Pennsylvania. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Pennsylvania L&I lists Mahoning Township as an opt-in UCC municipality with no pre-1999 amendments and Matthew Witmer as building code official. BIU is the building plans examiner and building permit official. Zoning and building permits are handled by appointment.
- Department
- Mahoning Township Zoning Permits and UCC
- Address
- 849 Bloom Road, Danville, PA 17821
- Phone
- (570) 275-5521
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Municipay (payments only) • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Contact the zoning office and arrange an appointment; Mahoning Township states zoning and building permits are by appointment only.
- Gather all required supporting approvals including subdivision approval, sewage approval, driveway permit or PennDOT highway occupancy permit, county E&S approval or stormwater design, site plan, and certificate of insurance when applicable.
- Print and submit the zoning or building application at the township office; do not email the application.
- BIU and township staff review the submission and issue permits once requirements are satisfied.
- Schedule required inspections with BIU during construction by calling 1-866-344-9681.
General Requirements
Building and renovation permits are required in Mahoning Township. The zoning permit application covers erection or alteration of a structure, fence, patio on or above ground, occupancy change, signs, razing, and other listed work.
Required Documents
- Completed zoning or building permit application (printed, not emailed)
- Land subdivision approval (if applicable)
- Sewage permit and septic design or public water and sewer approval
- Driveway permit or PennDOT highway occupancy permit
- County E&S approval or stormwater design
- Site plan
- Certificate of insurance
- Building code
- Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC); Mahoning Township is opt-in with no pre-1999 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.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Zoning: $20.00 filing fee plus $10.00 per thousand dollars of cost estimate
- Permit fee formula
- Zoning permit: filing fee plus cost-based increment. BIU UCC fees for Mahoning Township are not separately published on the township pages reviewed.
- Payment note
- Online permit payment available through Municipay.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective January 5, 2026).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Mahoning Township Zoning Permits and UCC to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- BIU — (866) 344-9681 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Township office hours: Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Friday closed.
Typical inspection sequence: BIU inspection sequence: footing, foundation, foundation damp proofing/footer drains, foundation anchorage, rough frame, roofing, rough plumbing, rough mechanical, rough electric, service, slabs or decks, draftstopping and fireblocking, insulation, sheetrock, laterals, siding/soffit/vents if required, and final.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC); Mahoning Township is opt-in with no pre-1999 amendments per Pennsylvania L&I.
- Verify contractor license: Pennsylvania HICPA Contractor Registration
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Mahoning Township Municipal Code (eCode360)
- 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 Mahoning Township Zoning Permits and UCC before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mahoning Township Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Mahoning Township, PA?
- Building and renovation permits are required in Mahoning Township. The zoning permit application covers erection or alteration of a structure, fence, patio on or above ground, occupancy change, signs, razing, and other listed work.
- How much does a building permit cost in Mahoning Township, PA?
- The minimum permit fee is Zoning: $20.00 filing fee plus $10.00 per thousand dollars of cost estimate. Fees are calculated as: Zoning permit: filing fee plus cost-based increment. BIU UCC fees for Mahoning Township are not separately published on the township pages reviewed..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Mahoning Township, PA?
- 1. Contact the zoning office and arrange an appointment; Mahoning Township states zoning and building permits are by appointment only. 2. Gather all required supporting approvals including subdivision approval, sewage approval, driveway permit or PennDOT highway occupancy permit, county E&S approval or stormwater design, site plan, and certificate of insurance when applicable. 3. Print and submit the zoning or building application at the township office; do not email the application. 4. BIU and township staff review the submission and issue permits once requirements are satisfied. 5. Schedule required inspections with BIU during construction by calling 1-866-344-9681.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Mahoning Township, PA?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: BIU — (866) 344-9681.
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