City Building Permits

Noxen Township, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Noxen Township, Pennsylvania. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Pennsylvania Wyoming County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within Noxen Township. This municipality has no local zoning. Subdivision and land-development applications are handled through the Wyoming County Office of Community Planning. Building permits are administered by Building Inspection Underwriters of PA (BIU), a distinct third-party code official from the one used by most other Wyoming County municipalities.

Department
Noxen Township — Building Inspection Underwriters of PA (code official Dave Williams)
Address
Building Inspection Underwriters of PA, 1010 Albright Ave, Scranton, PA 18508
Phone
(570) 344-9681
Website
https://biupa.com/contact-us/

Application Process

  1. Confirm the parcel jurisdiction and ask the municipality whether zoning, floodplain, sewage, driveway, or land-development approvals are required before UCC permit issuance.
  2. If local zoning applies, secure the required zoning or pre-construction signoff from the municipality before or alongside the UCC filing.
  3. Submit the building permit application, plans, and supporting documents to Building Inspection Underwriters of PA (BIU) — the listed code official for Noxen Township.
  4. Pay the quoted fee and wait for permit issuance before beginning regulated work.
  5. Schedule inspections and obtain final approval before occupancy or project closeout.

Source: Noxen Township — Building Inspection Underwriters of PA (code official Dave Williams)

General Requirements

Pennsylvania UCC permit triggers apply to new construction, additions, structural alterations, demolition, change of occupancy, many decks and pools, and regulated building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and energy work.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Parcel information
  • Construction plans
  • Contractor information
  • Any triggered zoning, sewage, floodplain, driveway, or planning approvals
Building code
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC), opt-in municipality. Statewide triennial update effective January 1, 2026. Pennsylvania L&I lists no amendments for this municipality.
Owner-builder
Owners may often apply directly or through an authorized agent, but the permit holder remains responsible for code compliance and inspections.
Contractor requirements
Pennsylvania home improvement contractors performing covered work over $5,000 should confirm HICPA registration requirements. No separate municipal contractor-license requirement was identified.

Fees

Payment note
Fees are generally confirmed after application review and must be paid before permit issuance.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Noxen Township — Building Inspection Underwriters of PA (code official Dave Williams) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (570) 344-9681 — Building Inspection Underwriters of PA (phone)
  • apettinato@biuinc.com (email)

Typical inspection sequence: Pennsylvania UCC inspection sequence typically includes footing, foundation, under-slab, rough-in, framing, insulation, and final inspections as applicable. Advance scheduling is required before each stage.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Noxen Township — Building Inspection Underwriters of PA (code official Dave Williams) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Noxen Township Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Noxen Township, PA?
Pennsylvania UCC permit triggers apply to new construction, additions, structural alterations, demolition, change of occupancy, many decks and pools, and regulated building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and energy work.
How do I apply for a building permit in Noxen Township, PA?
1. Confirm the parcel jurisdiction and ask the municipality whether zoning, floodplain, sewage, driveway, or land-development approvals are required before UCC permit issuance. 2. If local zoning applies, secure the required zoning or pre-construction signoff from the municipality before or alongside the UCC filing. 3. Submit the building permit application, plans, and supporting documents to Building Inspection Underwriters of PA (BIU) — the listed code official for Noxen Township. 4. Pay the quoted fee and wait for permit issuance before beginning regulated work. 5. Schedule inspections and obtain final approval before occupancy or project closeout.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Noxen Township, PA?
Inspections can be scheduled via: (570) 344-9681 — Building Inspection Underwriters of PA, apettinato@biuinc.com.

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