Salisbury Township, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within Salisbury Township, Lehigh County.

Department

Salisbury Township Community Development and Building/Code Enforcement

Address

2900 South Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103

Phone

(610) 797-4000

Website

https://salisburylehighpa.gov/inspections/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Use the township inspections and documents page to locate the applicable building permit application and construction guidance.
2. Prepare the application and supporting plans or site information required by the project.
3. Submit the package to Salisbury Township for review.
4. Pay permit fees according to the township fee schedule.
5. Complete inspections and obtain any required final approval or occupancy sign-off.

Typical processing time: Processing time not clearly published on the public pages reviewed.

Source: Salisbury Township Community Development and Building/Code Enforcement

General Requirements

The township publishes construction guidelines, a 'When Are Permits Needed' document, and building permit applications, indicating permit review is required for covered building and land use work.

Required Documents

• Application forms
• Plans and supporting materials as required by township construction guidelines and the specific permit application

Permit validity

Not clearly published on the public pages reviewed.

Building code

Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, with current PA UCC adoption based on the 2021 ICC series effective January 1, 2026.

Owner-builder

Not clearly published on the public pages reviewed.

Contractor requirements

Pennsylvania HICPA registration applies where required. Township-specific contractor requirements were not clearly summarized on the public pages reviewed.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Not clearly extracted during this pass from the township eCode fee schedule.

Plan check fee

Not clearly extracted during this pass.

Permit fee formula

Township schedule contains permit-specific fees and formulas; review the posted Schedule of Fees for the exact category.

Reinspection fee

Not clearly extracted during this pass.

Payment note

Not clearly summarized on the public pages reviewed.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Salisbury Township Community Development and Building/Code Enforcement to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Through township inspections and code staff after permit issuance (phone)

Inspection hours

Municipal building hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Typical inspection sequence: Project-specific. Township construction guidelines and permit cards control the required sequence.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, with current PA UCC adoption based on the 2021 ICC series effective January 1, 2026.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Inspections Page
• Fee Schedule
• License lookup guide: Pennsylvania Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Pennsylvania Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Pennsylvania hub: Pennsylvania Contractor License & Permit Hub