Wyoming County, PA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Wyoming County public materials support subdivision, land-development, planning, zoning coordination, and related county reviews. The county does not operate a countywide general building-permit authority. General UCC building permits are issued at the municipal level or through Pennsylvania L&I-listed code officials. Four municipalities (Clinton Township, Factoryville Borough, Overfield Township, and Washington Township) have their own subdivision and land-development approval authority; the remaining nineteen route those applications through the county.

Department

Wyoming County Office of Community Planning

Address

1 Courthouse Square, 3rd Floor, Tunkhannock, PA 18657

Phone

(570) 996-2268

Email

mjones@wyomingcountypa.gov

Website

https://wyomingcountypa.gov/board/

Application Process

1. Confirm the exact municipality where the project is located, because Wyoming County planning, zoning, and UCC enforcement are split by municipality.
2. Determine whether the project requires local zoning, floodplain, sewage, driveway, subdivision, or land-development approval before a UCC permit can be issued.
3. If the site is in one of the nineteen municipalities that route subdivision and land-development matters to the county, file that planning application with the Wyoming County Office of Community Planning. If the site is in Clinton Township, Factoryville Borough, Overfield Township, or Washington Township, start with the municipal office.
4. Separately file the UCC building permit with the municipality's listed code official or contracted agency.
5. Pay the applicable fees, obtain permit issuance, complete required inspections, and obtain final approval before occupancy or closeout.

Source: Wyoming County Office of Community Planning

General Requirements

Pennsylvania UCC permit triggers generally apply to new construction, additions, structural alterations, demolition, change of occupancy, many decks and pools, and regulated building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and energy work. Confirm requirements with the applicable municipal code official.

Required Documents

• Permit application
• Parcel and owner information
• Construction plans
• Contractor information
• Any triggered zoning, sewage, floodplain, driveway, DEP, or planning approvals

Building code

Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC). The statewide triennial update was approved October 16, 2025, published November 8, 2025, and became effective January 1, 2026.

Owner-builder

Owners may often apply directly or through an authorized agent, but the permit holder remains responsible for compliance and inspections. Verify directly with the applicable municipal code official.

Contractor requirements

Pennsylvania home improvement contractors performing covered work over $5,000 should confirm HICPA (Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act) registration requirements. No separate countywide general contractor license was identified.

Fees

Payment note

County planning notes a $100 county review fee when applications from the four home-rule SALDO municipalities are forwarded to the county for advisory review. General building permit fees are set at the municipal level; verify directly with the applicable code official.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Wyoming County Office of Community Planning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Contact the municipality's listed code official or contracted agency directly (phone)

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

• Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC). The statewide triennial update was approved October 16, 2025, published November 8, 2025, and became effective January 1, 2026.
• Verify contractor license: Pennsylvania HICPA Home Improvement Contractor Information
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Pennsylvania L&I Uniform Construction Code Home
• Pennsylvania L&I UCC Municipal Contact List
• License lookup guide: Pennsylvania Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Pennsylvania Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Pennsylvania hub: Pennsylvania Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Wyoming County Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Wyoming County, PA?

Pennsylvania UCC permit triggers generally apply to new construction, additions, structural alterations, demolition, change of occupancy, many decks and pools, and regulated building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and energy work. Confirm requirements with the applicable municipal code official.

How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Wyoming County, PA?

1. Confirm the exact municipality where the project is located, because Wyoming County planning, zoning, and UCC enforcement are split by municipality. 2. Determine whether the project requires local zoning, floodplain, sewage, driveway, subdivision, or land-development approval before a UCC permit can be issued. 3. If the site is in one of the nineteen municipalities that route subdivision and land-development matters to the county, file that planning application with the Wyoming County Office of Community Planning. If the site is in Clinton Township, Factoryville Borough, Overfield Township, or Washington Township, start with the municipal office. 4. Separately file the UCC building permit with the municipality's listed code official or contracted agency. 5. Pay the applicable fees, obtain permit issuance, complete required inspections, and obtain final approval before occupancy or closeout.

How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Wyoming County, PA?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Contact the municipality's listed code official or contracted agency directly.