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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for West Manchester Township
A building permit/review fee applies whenever a building permit is required, and separate zoning permits apply where zoning review is required; current public materials do not condense all triggers into a single FAQ
Required documents
- Completed permit application
- Owner/applicant certification
- Contractor information
- Workers' compensation information where applicable
- Plans; the residential UCC application includes township, stormwater, and plan review fee fields
- Building code
- Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code with third-party UCC review and inspection services
- Permit validity
- Building permit renewal fee is $25; zoning permit renewal fee is $25; the initial permit term was not clearly summarized on the reviewed public pages
- Owner-builder
- The residential application allows the owner of record or an authorized agent to apply
- Contractor requirements
- Township publishes a registered plumbers application and the permit form requests contractor and workers' compensation information; Pennsylvania HICPA registration still applies where required
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact the Township Zoning Department if needed to confirm permit type and current submission requirements.
- 02 Download and complete the residential or commercial permit application, including plans, contractor information, and certifications.
- 03 Submit the application to West Manchester Township; the Township reviews zoning items and forwards current UCC applications to Code Administrators, Inc.
- 04 Pay Township review, administrative, technology, and state surcharge fees plus any third-party code review and inspection charges.
- 05 Receive the permit and schedule required inspections with the assigned inspection agency.
§ 04
Fee schedule
West Manchester Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50
02
Plan check fee
Third-party plan review fees are separate through Code Administrators; Township fee schedule also adds $4.50 PA UCC fee per permit
03
Permit fee formula
Building and zoning permit review fees are valuation-based at $6 per $1,000 of construction or fraction thereof plus a $25 administrative fee and $25 technology fee if applicable
04
Reinspection fee
Work without first obtaining a permit triggers a 25% increase of the building or zoning permit/review fee
Applicants are directed to the Township for permit-related questions and to Code Administrators for third-party fee schedule questions
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Code Administrators, Inc. (current permits) (phone)
- CCIS (older pre-April 27, 2023 projects) (phone)
Typical sequence: Project-specific, after Township review and third-party code review approval
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about West Manchester Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in West Manchester Township, PA? ▸
A building permit/review fee applies whenever a building permit is required, and separate zoning permits apply where zoning review is required; current public materials do not condense all triggers into a single FAQ
02 How much does a building permit cost in West Manchester Township, PA? ▸
Building permit fees in West Manchester Township, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50. Fees are calculated as: Building and zoning permit review fees are valuation-based at $6 per $1,000 of construction or fraction thereof plus a $25 administrative fee and $25 technology fee if applicable. Plan check fee: Third-party plan review fees are separate through Code Administrators; Township fee schedule also adds $4.50 PA UCC fee per permit.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in West Manchester Township, PA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in West Manchester Township, PA, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Township Zoning Department if needed to confirm permit type and current submission requirements. 2. Download and complete the residential or commercial permit application, including plans, contractor information, and certifications. 3. Submit the application to West Manchester Township; the Township reviews zoning items and forwards current UCC applications to Code Administrators, Inc. 4. Pay Township review, administrative, technology, and state surcharge fees plus any third-party code review and inspection charges. 5. Receive the permit and schedule required inspections with the assigned inspection agency.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in West Manchester Township, PA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in West Manchester Township, PA via: Code Administrators, Inc. (current permits), CCIS (older pre-April 27, 2023 projects).
last verified April 2026
source West Manchester Township, Zoning Department / Zoning and Codes; UCC plan review and inspections by Code Administrators, Inc. ↗
entry id permits/pennsylvania/york/west-manchester
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with West Manchester Township, Zoning Department / Zoning and Codes; UCC plan review and inspections by Code Administrators, Inc. before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.