City Building Permits

Manchester Township, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide

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

Pennsylvania York County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Township zoning and code administration applies within Manchester Township; permit forms show coordinated review with Code Administrators, Inc. for plans examination

Department
Manchester Township, Planning / Zoning
Address
3200 Farmtrail Road, York, PA 17406
Phone
(717) 764-4646
Website
https://www.mantwp.com/departments/planning-zoning/

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Download the applicable permit form from the Township Forms page.
  2. Prepare the application, site plan, and required drawing sets; the building/zoning permit application states commercial permits must submit 5 sets of drawings and residential permits 3 sets.
  3. Submit the package to Manchester Township for zoning review and plans examination coordination with Code Administrators, Inc.
  4. Pay Township zoning fees and any third-party UCC plan review and inspection fees.
  5. Receive the permit and schedule inspections with the Township.
  6. After final inspection approval, obtain the certificate of use/occupancy where applicable.

Typical processing time: For change of use/occupancy, the Township states the certificate of use/occupancy will be issued within 5 days after final inspection approval

Source: Manchester Township, Planning / Zoning

General Requirements

Manchester publishes building/zoning permit applications covering new buildings, additions, alterations, repairs, demolition, change of occupant, fire prevention, change of use, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, sign, and related work

Required Documents

  • Application
  • Site plan showing structures, setbacks, and stormwater facilities
  • Contractor information
  • Required drawing sets; change of use applications require a floor plan with aisle widths, exits, extinguishers, emergency lighting, and accessibility information
Permit validity
Township fee schedule states zoning permit review expires 1 year from issuance; zoning permit extension is 6 months at 50% of the original fee; building permit renewal timing was not clearly summarized in the public materials reviewed
Building code
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code with IRC and IBC categories reflected in the Township fee schedule
Owner-builder
Public forms state permit applications may be made by the owner, lessee, agent, or registered design professional
Contractor requirements
Township fee schedule includes annual plumber registration; permit forms request contractor and workers' compensation information; Pennsylvania HICPA registration still applies where required

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$50
Plan check fee
Residential additions/alterations are $60 per hour in half-hour increments; residential new construction includes $200 per dwelling unit for plan review with 2 reviews; commercial/industrial plan review is $150 per hour
Permit fee formula
Zoning permit application fee $50 plus $9 per $1,000 cost of construction; UCC review and inspection minimums vary by permit type
Reinspection fee
Residential reinspection fees are $50 or $70 depending on permit type; change of use form states a $60 failed reinspection fee
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 Manchester Township, Planning / Zoning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Manchester Township (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Permit issuance, required interim inspections based on permit scope, final inspection, then certificate of use/occupancy where applicable

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Manchester Township, Planning / Zoning 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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