City Building Permits

Patton Township, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide

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

Pennsylvania Centre County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Patton Township zoning approval applies locally; CRCA handles UCC building permit issuance and inspections.

Department
Patton Township Engineering, Planning and Zoning (zoning permits); Centre Region Code Administration (building permits)
Address
Patton Township: 100 Patton Plaza, State College, PA 16803; CRCA: 2643 Gateway Drive, Suite 1, State College, PA 16801
Phone
Township: 814-234-0271; CRCA: 814-231-3056
Website
https://twp.patton.pa.us/

Online Permit Portal

Open Patton Township Website

Platform: Township website forms and Document Center plus CRCA forms • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Check Patton zoning requirements first; township FAQ material states some projects need township sign-off on the CRCA building permit application even when a separate zoning permit is not required.
  2. Submit the township zoning permit application or request zoning sign-off with site and project details.
  3. If the project needs UCC review, submit the CRCA building permit application, plans, and supporting forms after township zoning clearance.
  4. Pay township zoning fees and CRCA application or permit fees.
  5. Await township zoning action and CRCA plan review.
  6. Receive the permit and complete inspections before final approval.

Typical processing time: No single township processing estimate was found on the public pages reviewed

Source: Patton Township Engineering, Planning and Zoning (zoning permits); Centre Region Code Administration (building permits)

General Requirements

Township zoning permit requirements vary by project; CRCA permit is required for construction, renovation, demolition, and other UCC-regulated work

Required Documents

  • Zoning permit materials
  • Site and construction information
  • CRCA building permit package with plans and workers compensation form where applicable
Permit validity
Patton fee schedule lists permit extension fees and written verification fees for permits subject to Pennsylvania Act 46 of 2010; township and CRCA do not post one simple universal expiration sentence on the public pages reviewed
Building code
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code enforced by CRCA
Owner-builder
No Patton-specific owner-builder rule was clearly posted in the reviewed public materials
Contractor requirements
Pennsylvania HICPA registration applies where required; CRCA workers compensation documentation applies on the building permit side

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Township zoning permit minimum $30.00; CRCA building permit minimum $55.50
Plan check fee
Patton residential plan review after second submission is $100 times staff hours; commercial plan review is $150 submission fee plus $100 times staff hours
Permit fee formula
Township zoning permits are based on value of construction, with a $30.00 minimum, value times 0.0016 from $18,750 to $2,000,000, and $3,200 plus 0.0005 over $2,000,000; CRCA building fees are separate and valuation based
Reinspection fee
CRCA reinspection fee shown in Patton fee schedule is $100.00; permit extension fee is 25 percent of the original base permit fee up to $5,000.00
Payment note
Township fee schedule states zoning and local fees are payable to Patton Township; CRCA requires a 40 percent minimum deposit for building plan review

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Patton Township Engineering, Planning and Zoning (zoning permits); Centre Region Code Administration (building permits) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Township office hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; CRCA office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Township zoning review or sign-off, CRCA permit issuance, phase inspections, and final inspection

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Patton Township Engineering, Planning and Zoning (zoning permits); Centre Region Code Administration (building permits) 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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