Borough of Media, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Borough code enforcement administers building, zoning, occupancy, sign, street opening, plumbing registration, and related permit functions within Media Borough.

Department

Media Borough Code Enforcement Department

Address

301 North Jackson Street, Media, PA 19063

Phone

610-566-5210 ext. 247

Website

https://www.mediaborough.com/171/Permits

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Determine whether the proposed work requires a permit under the Borough's permit-required list.
2. Register with e-Collect Plus if required and assemble insurance and application materials.
3. Submit the Building/Zoning Permit Application or trade-specific form with supporting documents and fees.
4. Schedule mandatory progress inspections with at least 24 hours notice.
5. Complete final inspection and obtain occupancy approval where applicable.

Typical processing time: No general turnaround posted; inspections require at least 24 hours notice

Source: Media Borough Code Enforcement Department

General Requirements

Constructing or altering a structure, additions including decks, demolition or moving of structures, change of occupancy, regulated equipment installation or alteration, and lot line moves affecting existing structures.

Required Documents

• Completed building or trade application
• e-Collect Plus registration where required
• Certificate of insurance naming Media Borough
• Plumber registration for plumbing work
• Electrical permit application for electrical work

Building code

Pennsylvania UCC as administered by Borough code enforcement

Contractor requirements

Plumbers must be licensed in the Borough with annual registration; contractors must be registered with e-Collect Plus; electricians must show licensure from the community where licensed.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$15 for valuation $1 to $500; $30 for $501 to $1,000; $50 over $1,000, plus the UCC surcharge

Plan check fee

Subdivision and land development review minimum zoning/code review cost $200 and engineer review minimum $440

Permit fee formula

Building permits are valuation-based; zoning permit flat fee $50; sign permits flat $100; certificates of occupancy are flat plus per-unit charges in some cases

Trade permit fee

Electrical permit fees vary by scope and square footage and require contacting Code Enforcement

Reinspection fee

CO reinspection $50

Payment note

Additional $4.50 UCC fee applies to each construction or building permit

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective January 2025).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Ordinary repairs such as new gutters
• Painting
• Replacement windows where the existing opening is not altered

Important: Borough publishes examples of ordinary repairs rather than a full standalone exemption code table.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• 610-566-5210 ext. 247 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

At least 24 hours in advance

Time windows

24-hour advance scheduling notice is posted; specific inspection windows are not posted

Typical inspection sequence: Footings, foundation/slab, masonry, rough frame, rough plumbing/mechanical/electrical, insulation, sheetrock, final

Additional Resources

• Building code: Pennsylvania UCC as administered by Borough code enforcement
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• When is a Permit Required
• Fee Schedule
• License lookup guide: Pennsylvania Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Pennsylvania Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Pennsylvania hub: Pennsylvania Contractor License & Permit Hub