Kingston Borough, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies within Kingston Borough

Department

Kingston Borough Code Enforcement and Zoning Office, with BHW Construction Consultation Services as Building Inspector

Address

500 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704

Phone

570-288-4576

Email

kingston@kingstonpa.org

Website

https://kingstonpa.org/zoning-and-permit-applications/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Determine whether both zoning and building approval are needed; the borough ordinance reminders state zoning permits are needed before structures, signs, and many accessory items are erected, moved, or altered.
2. Complete the zoning permit application and, where applicable, the building permit application.
3. Submit the required plot plan, owner and applicant details, cost, and supporting documentation.
4. Pay the zoning or permit fees at submission.
5. Await zoning review and any building or code review by the borough and BHW.
6. After issuance, proceed with work and required inspections.

Typical processing time: Zoning application states processing may take up to 30 days

Source: Kingston Borough Code Enforcement and Zoning Office, with BHW Construction Consultation Services as Building Inspector

General Requirements

Kingston states zoning permits are required before buildings, structures, signs, steps, decks, sheds, pools, fences, and replacement of these items; building permit categories on the borough form include demolition, decks, pools, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, repair, and changes in occupancy

Required Documents

• Building or zoning application
• Plot or site plan
• Owner or applicant information
• Project description
• Cost
• Additional nonconformance filing when applicable

Permit validity

Not publicly posted by the borough; Pennsylvania UCC default invalidation and extension framework applies

Building code

Pennsylvania UCC, with current statewide update effective January 1, 2026

Owner-builder

The building permit form allows applications by the owner, lessee, agent, or registered design professional

Contractor requirements

Borough fee schedule includes a contractor license; Pennsylvania HICPA registration still applies for covered home improvement work

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Residential building permits start at $45.00 plus $4.50 state fee

Plan check fee

Residential $200; commercial $400 up to $45,000, then $400 plus $3.50 per additional $1,000

Permit fee formula

Residential permits are bracketed up to $10,000 then $10 per $1,000 above; commercial permits are $75 for the first $1,000 plus 2% over $1,000, with separate schedules for additions and specialty items

Reinspection fee

Additional inspections $75 residential; miscellaneous inspections $50 residential and $75 commercial

Payment note

The public fee schedule does not note card-processing rules

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Kingston Borough Code Enforcement and Zoning Office, with BHW Construction Consultation Services as Building Inspector to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Borough and BHW Construction Consultation Services (in-person)

Inspection hours

Borough business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Project-specific; no public borough sequence was posted

Additional Resources

• Building code: Pennsylvania UCC, with current statewide update effective January 1, 2026
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Ordinance Reminders
• Borough Officials
• License lookup guide: Pennsylvania Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Pennsylvania Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Pennsylvania hub: Pennsylvania Contractor License & Permit Hub

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