City Building Permits

Upper Macungie Township, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide

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

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within Upper Macungie Township.

Department
Upper Macungie Township Permit Department
Address
8330 Schantz Road, Breinigsville, PA 18031
Phone
(610) 395-4892
Website
https://www.uppermac.org/services/permits-forms

Online Permit Portal

Open Permit Department Page

Platform: Township permit department forms page with fillable PDFs • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Start from the Permit Department page and pick the applicable residential, commercial, zoning, or trade package.
  2. Complete the fillable permit application and supporting instructions.
  3. Include plans, project documents, and insurance paperwork as required.
  4. Submit the package to the Permit Department.
  5. Complete any plan review corrections and pay the applicable fees.
  6. Receive the permit and call for inspections through the township process.

Typical processing time: Processing time not clearly published on the main permit page reviewed.

Source: Upper Macungie Township Permit Department

General Requirements

The township publishes detailed application packages for additions, basements, decks, demolition, generators, HVAC replacement, kitchens, pole buildings, pools, roofs, single-family dwellings, water heaters, zoning items, and many other project types.

Required Documents

  • Completed application
  • Project-specific plans and details
  • Any discipline-specific information required by the package
Permit validity
Not clearly published on the main permit page reviewed.
Building code
The township states it enforces the PA Uniform Construction Code and notes the 2021 ICC code series is approved for enforcement starting January 1, 2026, with a limited transition for certain pre-2026 contracts through June 30, 2026.
Owner-builder
Not clearly summarized on the main permit page reviewed.
Contractor requirements
All contractors performing work in Upper Macungie Township must provide proof of general liability and workers compensation coverage or an exemption form, and the township must be listed as certificate holder.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not clearly extracted from the public page text reviewed; see linked 2026 Upper Macungie Township Fee Schedule on the permit page
Plan check fee
Not clearly summarized in the page text reviewed.
Permit fee formula
Varies by permit type under the township fee schedule.
Reinspection fee
Not clearly summarized in the page text reviewed.
Payment note
Complete paper copies are available at the township building. Separate payment instructions were not clearly summarized in the page text reviewed.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Upper Macungie Township Permit Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Through the Permit Department after permit issuance (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Project-specific and tied to the package for the discipline involved.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Upper Macungie Township Permit Department before applying.

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