City Building Permits

Cheltenham Township, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide

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

Pennsylvania Montgomery County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Township building permit intake and related municipal approvals within Cheltenham Township

Department
Cheltenham Township Permit Administration
Address
8230 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Phone
215-887-1000
Website
https://www.cheltenhamtownship.org/pView.aspx?id=3012

Online Permit Portal

Open OpenGov Permit Portal

Platform: OpenGov • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Open the township 'Apply for...' page and select Building Permit in the OpenGov system.
  2. Create/login to an OpenGov account and complete the application for the specific project type.
  3. Upload required plans, scope details, and any supporting documents requested by township staff.
  4. Respond to review comments and pay applicable fees in the portal or as directed by the township.
  5. Wait for permit issuance before work begins, then schedule inspections through the township/portal process.

Source: Cheltenham Township Permit Administration

General Requirements

Building Permit is a listed formal township application type; permit-specific requirements are handled through the OpenGov intake workflow.

Required Documents

  • Project scope details
  • Supporting documents as requested by township staff via OpenGov
Building code
Pennsylvania UCC / state-adopted International Codes.
Contractor requirements
No separate local contractor licensing rule was clearly located on public permit pages; Pennsylvania state HIC rules apply where applicable.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Cost-based permit fees for at least some permit categories; penalty fees apply for work without permit.
Penalty (no permit)
Township materials reference a 'lack of building permit penalty fee'; verify current amounts with township staff.
Payment note
OpenGov portal supports online municipal application workflows; confirm current payment method during application.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Cheltenham Township Permit Administration to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: Depends on project scope and permit type; coordinated through township permit administration and/or OpenGov workflow.

Additional Resources

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

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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