City Building Permits

Latrobe, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide

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

Pennsylvania Westmoreland County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City permit issuance for repair permits, zoning, demolition, sidewalks and curb cuts, driveways, street openings, signage, building permits, and UCC permits for residential, commercial, and industrial work within Latrobe.

Department
Code Enforcement and Zoning Office
Address
901 Jefferson Street, Latrobe, PA 15650
Phone
724-539-8548 x 1009
Website
https://cityoflatrobe.com/services/code_enforcement___zoning/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Open Forms Page

Platform: Revize document center • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Determine permit type with the Code Enforcement and Zoning Office.
  2. Download the applicable form from the City forms page, including the zoning permit application and other code forms.
  3. Submit the completed application and required materials to the Code Enforcement and Zoning Office.
  4. Coordinate review with the Code Enforcement and Zoning Officer; UCC permits are issued for residential, commercial, and industrial additions, new construction, and trade work.
  5. Receive permit and schedule any needed inspections through the office.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated on the reviewed pages

Source: Code Enforcement and Zoning Office

General Requirements

Latrobe states permits are issued for repair work, zoning work including garages, fences, and sheds, demolition, sidewalks and curb cuts, driveways, street openings, signage, building permits, and UCC permits for additions, new construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and swimming pools.

Required Documents

  • Completed permit form
  • Project documents adequate for review
Building code
PA UCC administered by the City for applicable projects
Contractor requirements
Not clearly published on the reviewed City pages; PA state home improvement contractor registration still applies where applicable.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not clearly published
Plan check fee
Not clearly published
Permit fee formula
Not clearly published
Reinspection fee
Not clearly published
Payment note
Confirm directly with Code Enforcement and Zoning Office; thin public fee data

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Code Enforcement and Zoning Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Code Enforcement and Zoning Office (in-person)
Inspection hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly detailed on the reviewed pages; varies by permit type and UCC scope

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Code Enforcement and Zoning Office 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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