City Building Permits
Township of Upper Darby, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Township of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Township-run permit, licensing, use and occupancy, rental, and code enforcement administration for Upper Darby Township.
- Department
- Department of Licenses and Inspections
- Address
- 100 Garrett Road, Room 109, Upper Darby, PA 19082
- Phone
- 610-734-7613
- li@upperdarby.org
Online Permit Portal
Platform: EvoGov page with Jackrabbit Connect payment portal • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Download the permit application for building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, roofing, or fire protection work.
- Complete forms and assemble all required supporting materials for the specific permit type.
- Submit the application by email to LI@upperdarby.org or by mail/in person to 100 Garrett Road, Room 109.
- Pay fees by check, money order, or online through L and I Code Pay.
- Wait for permit issuance before starting work and complete any required inspections.
General Requirements
Work may not begin until required permits are issued; the forms page states the list is not all-inclusive and owners/applicants are responsible for securing all required permits.
Required Documents
- Permit application
- Project-specific attachments
- For U and O work the required forms listed on the use and occupancy page
- Building code
- Pennsylvania UCC with Township permit fees codified under Chapter 290
- Contractor requirements
- Township contractor license application is published; licensing fees are set by ordinance.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Controlled by Township permit-fee ordinances rather than a simple summary page
- Permit fee formula
- Set by Ordinance No. 3055 Section 290-3 and Ordinance No. 3195 Chapter 290
- Payment note
- Online payments through Code Pay are not permits by themselves; application must accompany payment
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Department of Licenses and Inspections to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- With L and I / relevant Township inspectors after permit issuance (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, appointments strongly encouraged
Typical inspection sequence: Permit issuance, field inspections for regulated work, then final approval or use and occupancy issuance as applicable
Additional Resources
- Building code: Pennsylvania UCC with Township permit fees codified under Chapter 290
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Forms and Fees
- Use and Occupancy
- License lookup guide: Pennsylvania Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Pennsylvania Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Pennsylvania hub: Pennsylvania Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Department of Licenses and Inspections before applying.
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