City Building Permits

Borough of Camp Hill, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide

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

Pennsylvania Cumberland County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Borough office handles zoning and building permit intake for properties in Camp Hill Borough; third-party reviews and inspections are used for building permits.

Department
Codes Enforcement & Zoning
Address
2145 Walnut Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone
717-737-3457 (codes permit forms); 717-737-3456 (borough main)
Website
https://www.camphillborough.com/departments/codes_enforcement___zoning/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Open Forms, Applications & Permits

Platform: Revize forms page with downloadable PDFs • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Determine whether the project needs zoning approval, building permit review, or both.
  2. Submit the zoning permit application where required and secure zoning approval first.
  3. Complete the building permit application and provide the required tax parcel number, owner signature, contractor information, and two sets of construction plans.
  4. Submit the package and borough fees to the Borough Administrative Office.
  5. The Building Code Official forwards the file to the borough's approved third-party review agency.
  6. After approval, pay the third-party review and inspection charges when the permit is picked up.
  7. Do not start work until the official building permit is issued; complete required inspections and final approval before certificate of use and occupancy.

Typical processing time: Third-party building permit plan reviews are stated as 14 to 30 days.

Source: Codes Enforcement & Zoning

General Requirements

Camp Hill uses separate zoning and building permit forms. Zoning permit form covers erection or alteration of structures, demolition, use or change of use, nonconforming use changes, and sidewalk or driveway additions or reconstruction. Building permit packet requires zoning approval first where applicable.

Required Documents

  • Zoning permit where required
  • Building permit application
  • Tax parcel number
  • Owner signature
  • Contractor information
  • Two sets of detailed construction plans
  • Floodplain supplement if applicable
  • Other related permit applications and fees (dumpster, stormwater, curb cut, sewer lateral, sign permits when applicable)
Permit validity
Construction must begin within 180 days of issuance or the permit becomes invalid.
Building code
Pennsylvania UCC enforced locally with borough zoning review and third-party code review
Owner-builder
Application may be made by owner, lessee, agent, or registered design professional; if not owner, authorization documentation is required.
Contractor requirements
Pennsylvania HICPA registration applies to covered home improvement contractors; Camp Hill application collects contractor details and relies on third-party agency review under the PA UCC.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$90 (residential) or $265 (commercial) plus valuation percentage
Plan check fee
Borough fee is due with application; third-party review and inspection fees are separate and due when permit is picked up.
Permit fee formula
Residential building permit: $90 plus 1.2 percent of project value. Commercial building permit: $265 plus 1.3 percent of project value. Zoning permit: flat $60
Reinspection fee
Additional fee may be charged if the party scheduling inspection fails to appear or work is not ready
Payment note
Borough fees are paid with application submission; third-party review and inspection fees are paid at permit pickup

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Codes Enforcement & Zoning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Through Approved Code Services after permit issuance (phone)
Scheduling deadline
24-hour notice required before all inspections

Typical inspection sequence: Borough intake, third-party plan review, permit issuance, required progress inspections, final inspection, then certificate of use and occupancy

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Codes Enforcement & Zoning before applying.

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