East Chillisquaque Township

Building permits are required for regulated residential and commercial construction and will not be issued until zoning requirements and other required local approvals are satisfied.

• Exempt Fences 6 feet or lower in height
• Exempt Retaining walls 4 feet or lower that do not support a surcharge
• Exempt Some sidewalks and driveways not over basements
• Exempt Shallow prefabricated pools
• Exempt Playground equipment and similar minor work

Note: These are common Pennsylvania UCC exemptions for one- and two-family dwellings. No municipality-specific exempt-work list was found for East Chillisquaque Township. Zoning, floodplain, sewage, stormwater, and driveway approvals may still apply even where a UCC permit is not required. Confirm with CK-COG or the township before proceeding.

Building code

Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC); 2021 ICC-based update took effect January 1, 2026, subject to Pennsylvania amendments

Permit validity

Pennsylvania UCC permit validity rules apply. CK-COG commercial pages note one-year permit periods with 60-day pending-expiration notices.

Owner-builder

Owners may apply directly. Applicants are still responsible for complete plans and workers compensation information when required.

Contractor requirements

Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act registration applies to home improvement contractors performing work over $5,000. Workers compensation documentation is required where applicable.

Source: Central Keystone Council of Governments (CK-COG) for UCC building permits and inspections; East Chillisquaque Township municipal office for other local matters ↗

1. 01
   Obtain the local zoning or floodplain approval listed on the CK-COG Northumberland County page first.
2. 02
   Complete the CK-COG building permit application and gather plans, site information, sewer or water approvals, address confirmation, and any PennDOT or local driveway approvals.
3. 03
   Submit the package by email, mail, delivery, or approved online upload method.
4. 04
   CK-COG checks the submission for completeness, performs plan review, calculates the final fee, and issues the permit when requirements are satisfied.
5. 05
   Post the permit and schedule each required inspection with the permit office.

Typical processing time: CK-COG does not post a single countywide turnaround estimate. Pennsylvania UCC timing rules apply. Commercial permit pages note one-year permit terms with 60-day expiration notices.

Source: Central Keystone Council of Governments (CK-COG) for UCC building permits and inspections; East Chillisquaque Township municipal office for other local matters ↗

3% convenience fee on credit card transactions (effective March 1, 2025).

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective January 1, 2026) before budgeting.

• CK-COG permit office: (570) 522-1326 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

All inspections require at least 24 hours notice; 48 hours is recommended. Timed inspections are only given for footers.

Typical sequence: Typical sequence: footer, foundation, frame and masonry, trade and insulation inspections as applicable, then final or occupancy inspection.

Source: Central Keystone Council of Governments (CK-COG) for UCC building permits and inspections; East Chillisquaque Township municipal office for other local matters ↗