City Building Permits

Plum Borough, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide

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

Pennsylvania Allegheny County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Plum Borough Community Development administers residential building permits, occupancy permits, inspections, and code enforcement under the UCC.

Department
Plum Borough Community Development, Building and Code Enforcement
Address
Plum Municipal Center, 4575 New Texas Road, Plum, PA 15239
Phone
412-798-0900
Website
https://www.plumboro.com/community-development/pages/building-and-code-enforcement

Online Permit Portal

Open Building and Code Enforcement

Platform: Plum municipal website application center • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Choose the correct residential or commercial permit packet from the Building and Code Enforcement page.
  2. Complete the application and attach scope-specific submittals such as site plans, construction drawings, contractor information, and any required affidavits.
  3. Submit the package to Plum Borough Community Development.
  4. Respond to comments, pay the assessed permit charges, and obtain the issued permit before work starts.
  5. Schedule inspections, complete the work, and obtain final approval or occupancy clearance where required.

Typical processing time: Not publicly posted on the reviewed pages.

Source: Plum Borough Community Development, Building and Code Enforcement

General Requirements

Plum publishes permit packets for residential and commercial building work and specifically notes permit pathways for decks, pools, sheds, and similar construction.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Contractor information
  • Workers compensation documentation or exemption
  • Plans and drawings
  • Scope-specific attachments listed in the permit packet
Building code
Plum states that the Borough enforces the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code.
Owner-builder
Permit packets reference exemption affidavits where applicable.
Contractor requirements
Pennsylvania contractor registration and trade requirements apply; Plum packets collect contractor and workers compensation information.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Public pages indicate permit fees apply by permit type, but the Borough does not publish a clear fee table in the reviewed pages

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Plum Borough Community Development, Building and Code Enforcement to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Community Development (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Scope-specific building or trade inspections followed by final approval.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Plum Borough Community Development, Building and Code Enforcement before applying.

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