City Building Permits

Silver Spring Township, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide

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

Pennsylvania Cumberland County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Township department handling zoning, building, stormwater, driveway, and related development permit administration for Silver Spring Township.

Department
Community Development
Address
8 Flowers Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone
717-766-0178 ext. 3501
Website
https://www.sstwp.org/departments/community_development/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Open BSA Online

Platform: BSA Online • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Review the township permit page and, if needed, contact Community Development before filing.
  2. Create a BSA Online account using the township contractor or homeowner instructions.
  3. Submit the required building, zoning, stormwater, driveway, sign, or related application online with all required documentation.
  4. The township does not begin review until the application is complete.
  5. Reviews proceed consecutively by permit type, starting with driveway, stormwater, zoning, and then building where applicable.
  6. Pay permit fees online through BSA Online.
  7. Receive the permit and proceed with inspections through township staff or designated officials.

Typical processing time: Driveway review 15 business days; stormwater review 45 days for minor and variable for major; zoning review 90 calendar days; building review 15 business days residential and 30 business days commercial.

Source: Community Development

General Requirements

Township page routes all building and zoning permit applications through the online permit system and provides separate worksheets for zoning, signs, stormwater, driveway, road cut, and commercial projects.

Required Documents

  • Complete online application
  • Project-specific worksheets
  • Site plans
  • Stormwater documents if applicable
  • PA UCC transition form where needed
  • Workers compensation affidavit where needed
  • Other project-specific uploads
Permit validity
Extension request form is published; confirm standard permit expiration with township staff if not stated on the application used.
Building code
Pennsylvania UCC administered locally through township review and inspection functions
Owner-builder
Homeowner-specific online submission instructions are posted.
Contractor requirements
Pennsylvania HICPA registration applies to covered home improvement contractors; township provides contractor account creation and submission instructions for BSA Online.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Current minimum fee could not be cleanly extracted from the scanned fee resolution; verify at filing.
Plan check fee
Review charges vary by permit type and are governed by the township fee schedule.
Permit fee formula
Permit fees vary by permit type under the township fee resolution; applicants are directed to the current fee schedule and BSA Online payment workflow.
Reinspection fee
Verify from the current township fee schedule; public permit page does not summarize them.
Payment note
Permit page directs applicants to apply or pay online through BSA Online

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective January 5, 2026).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Community Development to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Through township staff and permit system coordination (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Consecutive permit review, permit issuance, then inspections associated with the approved scope

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Community Development 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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