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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for York Township
The Township states it is responsible for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional permitting, code enforcement, and property maintenance; applicants are directed to contact the Township for permit-need questions and use the published residential/commercial packets
Required documents
- Permit application
- Property and parcel information
- Contractor information including PA HIC registration where applicable
- Plot plan
- York County Conservation District acknowledgement for covered NPDES work
- Building code
- Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code with Township and third-party review/inspection cost provisions
- Permit validity
- Residential application states work is expected to begin within 180 days or the permit can be revoked; building permit renewal fees apply in the 2nd year and 3rd year and after
- Owner-builder
- Property owner remains ultimately responsible for the permit under the published residential application
- Contractor requirements
- Application requests PA HIC registration number; separate plumbing permit application is published; Pennsylvania HICPA remains applicable where required
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Residential plan review may take up to 15 business days
- 01 Contact the Township if needed to confirm whether a permit is required for the proposed work.
- 02 Download and complete the residential or commercial permit application and plot plan packet.
- 03 Submit the application with construction cost, property information, contractor details, plot plan, and any York County Conservation District acknowledgement required for NPDES-covered work.
- 04 Township plan review proceeds; the residential application states plan review may take up to 15 business days.
- 05 Pay applicable review and permit fees and obtain the permit before starting work; the application states permits are not issued after 3:30 p.m.
- 06 Schedule inspections with the Township and complete final closeout and any certificate of occupancy/use requirements.
Typical processing time: Residential plan review may take up to 15 business days
§ 04
Fee schedule
York Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25
02
Plan check fee
Residential 1- and 2-family plan review $50 paid at submission; commercial and multifamily plan review is valuation-based with a $200 minimum
03
Permit fee formula
Zoning permit $25; residential 1- and 2-family plan review $50; building permit fee is $4.00 per thousand dollars of construction cost; demolition permit $15
04
Reinspection fee
Zoning permit fees are doubled if work starts without a permit; all permit and inspection fees are doubled if work starts without a permit except surcharge; failed residential reinspection is charged at cost x 1.5
Residential application states permit fees are non-refundable
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Administration office (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.
Typical sequence: Permit issuance, inspections listed at permit issuance, then final inspection and certificate closeout where applicable
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about York Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in York Township, PA? ▸
The Township states it is responsible for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional permitting, code enforcement, and property maintenance; applicants are directed to contact the Township for permit-need questions and use the published residential/commercial packets
02 How much does a building permit cost in York Township, PA? ▸
Building permit fees in York Township, PA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25. Fees are calculated as: Zoning permit $25; residential 1- and 2-family plan review $50; building permit fee is $4.00 per thousand dollars of construction cost; demolition permit $15. Plan check fee: Residential 1- and 2-family plan review $50 paid at submission; commercial and multifamily plan review is valuation-based with a $200 minimum.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in York Township, PA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in York Township, PA, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Township if needed to confirm whether a permit is required for the proposed work. 2. Download and complete the residential or commercial permit application and plot plan packet. 3. Submit the application with construction cost, property information, contractor details, plot plan, and any York County Conservation District acknowledgement required for NPDES-covered work. 4. Township plan review proceeds; the residential application states plan review may take up to 15 business days. 5. Pay applicable review and permit fees and obtain the permit before starting work; the application states permits are not issued after 3:30 p.m. 6. Schedule inspections with the Township and complete final closeout and any certificate of occupancy/use requirements.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in York Township, PA? ▸
Building permit processing times in York Township, PA typically run Residential plan review may take up to 15 business days. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in York Township, PA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in York Township, PA via: Administration office.
last verified April 2026
source York Township Building and Zoning Department ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with York Township Building and Zoning Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.