City Building Permits

Borough of Wyomissing, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide

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

Pennsylvania Berks County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Borough issues permits for properties within Wyomissing Borough. Residential zoning and UCC enforcement are outsourced to Kraft; commercial zoning is outsourced to McCarthy.

Department
Permits, Zoning & Codes Enforcement; Kraft Municipal Group; McCarthy Engineering
Address
Borough Hall, 22 Reading Boulevard, Wyomissing, PA 19610-2083
Phone
(610) 376-7481
Website
https://wyomissingboro.org/235/Permits

Online Permit Portal

Open Borough Permits Page

Platform: CivicPlus website with downloadable PDF applications • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Identify the permit type: dumpster/storage, temporary use/sign, residential miscellaneous/zoning, residential building, commercial building, or operational permit.
  2. Download the correct PDF application and follow the instructions on that form.
  3. Assemble supporting documents and fees, including plot plans where required.
  4. Deliver the packet to Borough Hall in person, place it in the drop box, or mail it to Borough Hall. Include a stamped self-addressed envelope with correct postage if return mailing is needed.
  5. Borough staff and its third-party reviewers route the application to Kraft or McCarthy as applicable.
  6. Permit is issued after review. Permits are not issued immediately.

Typical processing time: Several business days for dumpsters, temporary use/signs, and operational permits; up to 2 weeks for miscellaneous/zoning permits.

Source: Permits, Zoning & Codes Enforcement; Kraft Municipal Group; McCarthy Engineering

General Requirements

UCC permit required before construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, demolition, or change in occupancy of residential or commercial buildings; for regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems; for pools, hot tubs, and spas; for detached structures over 1,000 square feet; and before occupancy where a UCC certificate of occupancy is required. Commercial building projects also generally require a miscellaneous/zoning permit.

Required Documents

  • Correct application form
  • Plot plan or example plot plan based on permit type
  • Supporting documents required on each application
  • Fees from current fee schedule
Building code
Pennsylvania UCC
Owner-builder
Owner or owner's authorized agent may obtain permits under the UCC framework.
Contractor requirements
PA home improvement registration and trade-specific state requirements apply where applicable. No separate municipal contractor licensing program on the main permit page.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Permit-type specific under annual borough fee schedule; exact formulas not text-extractable from the public image-based fee PDF.
Payment note
Submit appropriate fees with the permit application. Mailed return envelopes must include correct postage. No online payment or online submission option is accepted.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Emergency repairs or replacement of equipment done before permit issuance if application is filed within 3 business days after the repair or replacement
  • Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and similar finishing work
  • Swings and playground equipment accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling
  • Replacement of glass in a window or door
  • Same-opening window, door, garage door, storm window, and storm door replacements without framing changes
  • Roof material replacement not exceeding 25 percent of roof area in any 12-month period
  • Replacement of existing siding
  • Installation of additional roll or batt insulation
  • Minor listed electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC work per the borough's UCC exemptions handout

Important: Fences no more than 6 feet high, retaining walls not over 4 feet high, sidewalks and driveways 30 inches or less above grade, prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep, and uncovered decks no more than 30 inches above grade still require a Miscellaneous Permit.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Kraft Municipal Group (residential) or borough fire staff (fire inspection) (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Depends on permit type and UCC scope. Borough does not publish one unified sequence on the main page.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Permits, Zoning & Codes Enforcement; Kraft Municipal Group; McCarthy Engineering before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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