Montour County, PA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Montour County Zoning Office

Street address

435 East Front Street, Danville, PA 17821

Phone

(570) 271-3021

Coverage

Montour County Zoning Office issues zoning permits for Anthony Township, Liberty Township, Mayberry Township, and Washingtonville Borough only. UCC building permit enforcement remains municipal or contracted municipal in each jurisdiction. There is no countywide general building-permit department.

Online portal

Montour County Zoning Office

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Montour County

The county zoning office issues zoning permits for Anthony Township, Liberty Township, Mayberry Township, and Washingtonville Borough. A zoning application, fees, and supporting documents are required. UCC building permit requirements are determined at the municipal level.

Note: Contact the Montour County Zoning Office to confirm whether your project requires a zoning permit before starting work.

Required documents

Zoning permit application
Correct fees
Supporting documents (sewage, driveway, floodplain, planning, conservation approvals as applicable)
Zoning hearing or conditional use application if required

Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC); countywide UCC enforcement is not administered by the county â€” enforcement remains municipal or contracted.
Contractor requirements: No county contractor license requirement. Pennsylvania home improvement contractors performing work over $5,000 must register under the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA).

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Determine whether the parcel is in one of the four county-zoned municipalities: Anthony Township, Liberty Township, Mayberry Township, or Washingtonville Borough.
02

Submit the zoning application with correct fees and supporting documents to the county zoning office.
03

Obtain any required floodplain, sewage, driveway, planning, or conservation approvals that apply to the project.
04

If a zoning hearing or conditional use is needed, submit the related hearing application and fees.
05

After zoning approval, obtain any separate municipal or third-party UCC building permit required for the specific municipality.

Source: Montour County Zoning Office ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Montour County building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$50 application fee

Permit fee formula

Mixed flat and cost-based schedule. Commercial building zoning permits: $500 up to $50,000 construction cost, then plus $2 per $1,000 over $50,000. Non-commercial single-family detached: $300 up to $50,000, then plus $2 per $1,000 over $50,000. Accessory additions and detached structures: $50 plus $5 per $1,000 cost. Pools: $50 plus $5 per $1,000 cost. Demolition: $100 private, $200 business.

Correct fees must accompany the application.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Inspection hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Source: Montour County Zoning Office ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Montour County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Montour County, PA? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Montour County, PA? ▸

Building permit fees in unincorporated Montour County, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50 application fee. Fees are calculated as: Mixed flat and cost-based schedule. Commercial building zoning permits: $500 up to $50,000 construction cost, then plus $2 per $1,000 over $50,000. Non-commercial single-family detached: $300 up to $50,000, then plus $2 per $1,000 over $50,000. Accessory additions and detached structures: $50 plus $5 per $1,000 cost. Pools: $50 plus $5 per $1,000 cost. Demolition: $100 private, $200 business..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Montour County, PA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Montour County, PA, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether the parcel is in one of the four county-zoned municipalities: Anthony Township, Liberty Township, Mayberry Township, or Washingtonville Borough. 2. Submit the zoning application with correct fees and supporting documents to the county zoning office. 3. Obtain any required floodplain, sewage, driveway, planning, or conservation approvals that apply to the project. 4. If a zoning hearing or conditional use is needed, submit the related hearing application and fees. 5. After zoning approval, obtain any separate municipal or third-party UCC building permit required for the specific municipality.

last verified April 2026 source Montour County Zoning Office ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/montour/montour-county

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Montour County Zoning Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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