Municipality of Murrysville, PA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Community Development / Municipality of Murrysville

Street address

4100 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA 15668

Phone

724-327-2100

Coverage

Municipal planning, zoning, building, rental registration, and related community development permitting within Murrysville.

Online portal

Applications, Forms, and Permits

CivicPlus forms and document center

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Municipality of Murrysville

FAQ says building permits are required for new homes, structural remodels, additions, accessory structures over 500 square feet, decks over 3 feet high, and swimming pools; zoning permits are required for home occupations, accessory structures under 500 square feet, decks under 3 feet, fences, and sports courts.

Scope of work

Permit?

Owner occupied structures or owner occupied homes do not require an occupancy inspection for sale, rental, or refinancing purposes

Exempt

Accessory structures less than 500 square feet require zoning permits rather than building permits

Exempt

Decks under 3 feet in height require zoning permits rather than building permits

Exempt

Exempt Owner occupied structures or owner occupied homes do not require an occupancy inspection for sale, rental, or refinancing purposes
Exempt Accessory structures less than 500 square feet require zoning permits rather than building permits
Exempt Decks under 3 feet in height require zoning permits rather than building permits

Required documents

Two sets of building plans
One plot plan
Completed building permit application
Zoning certification if applicable
Sewage tap-in or on-lot sewage permit copy
Energy compliance documentation
Workers compensation affidavit

Building code: FAQ states Murrysville adopted the UCC and, as of October 1, 2018, references the 2015 IRC.
Contractor requirements: Workers compensation affidavit required with the building packet; PA state home improvement contractor registration rules still apply where applicable.

Source: Community Development / Municipality of Murrysville ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: The permit packet does not publish a standard building permit turnaround; for planning applications, FAQ estimates range from about 2 to 3 weeks for lot line revisions to 2 to 4 months for major projects

01

Review the building permit packet instructions.
02

Complete the building permit application, zoning permit application, lot plot plan review checklist when applicable, and workers compensation affidavit.
03

Assemble required plans, plot plan, sewage permit or tap-in documentation, and energy compliance documentation.
04

Print and return the complete packet to the Municipality.
05

Coordinate review, pay fees, and complete required inspections before final approval.

Typical processing time: The permit packet does not publish a standard building permit turnaround; for planning applications, FAQ estimates range from about 2 to 3 weeks for lot line revisions to 2 to 4 months for major projects

Source: Community Development / Municipality of Murrysville ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Municipality of Murrysville building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Public FAQ directs applicants to Chapter 112, Fees, of the Code of the Municipality of Murrysville; no consolidated minimum building permit fee was extracted from the reviewed public pages

Plan check fee

Not clearly published on the reviewed pages

Permit fee formula

Fee schedule is ordinance-based by permit type under Chapter 112; specific building formulas were not published on the reviewed public pages

Reinspection fee

Not clearly published

Confirm current payment amounts and method with the Municipality when submitting the printed packet

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Murrysville staff (in-person)

Inspection hours: Municipal office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Not publicly itemized in detail on the reviewed pages; sequence depends on project scope and approved permit.

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Frequently asked

Common questions about Municipality of Murrysville permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Municipality of Murrysville, PA? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Municipality of Murrysville, PA? ▸

Building permit fees in Municipality of Murrysville, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Public FAQ directs applicants to Chapter 112, Fees, of the Code of the Municipality of Murrysville; no consolidated minimum building permit fee was extracted from the reviewed public pages. Fees are calculated as: Fee schedule is ordinance-based by permit type under Chapter 112; specific building formulas were not published on the reviewed public pages. Plan check fee: Not clearly published on the reviewed pages.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Municipality of Murrysville, PA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Municipality of Murrysville, PA, follow these steps: 1. Review the building permit packet instructions. 2. Complete the building permit application, zoning permit application, lot plot plan review checklist when applicable, and workers compensation affidavit. 3. Assemble required plans, plot plan, sewage permit or tap-in documentation, and energy compliance documentation. 4. Print and return the complete packet to the Municipality. 5. Coordinate review, pay fees, and complete required inspections before final approval.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Municipality of Murrysville, PA? ▸

Building permit processing times in Municipality of Murrysville, PA typically run The permit packet does not publish a standard building permit turnaround; for planning applications, FAQ estimates range from about 2 to 3 weeks for lot line revisions to 2 to 4 months for major projects. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in Municipality of Murrysville, PA? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Municipality of Murrysville, PA. The following work is generally exempt: Owner occupied structures or owner occupied homes do not require an occupancy inspection for sale, rental, or refinancing purposes; Accessory structures less than 500 square feet require zoning permits rather than building permits; Decks under 3 feet in height require zoning permits rather than building permits. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Municipality of Murrysville, PA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Municipality of Murrysville, PA via: Murrysville staff.

last verified April 2026 source Community Development / Municipality of Murrysville ↗ entry id permits/pennsylvania/westmoreland/murrysville

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