City Building Permits

West Manchester Township, PENNSYLVANIA Building Permit Guide

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

Pennsylvania York County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

The Township reviews permit applications and forwards post-April 28, 2023 PA UCC applications to Code Administrators, Inc.; older permits remained with CCIS for inspection

Department
West Manchester Township, Zoning Department / Zoning and Codes; UCC plan review and inspections by Code Administrators, Inc.
Address
380 East Berlin Road, York, PA 17408
Phone
(717) 792-3505
Website
https://www.westmanchestertownship.com/departments/zoning-codes/

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Contact the Township Zoning Department if needed to confirm permit type and current submission requirements.
  2. Download and complete the residential or commercial permit application, including plans, contractor information, and certifications.
  3. Submit the application to West Manchester Township; the Township reviews zoning items and forwards current UCC applications to Code Administrators, Inc.
  4. Pay Township review, administrative, technology, and state surcharge fees plus any third-party code review and inspection charges.
  5. Receive the permit and schedule required inspections with the assigned inspection agency.

Source: West Manchester Township, Zoning Department / Zoning and Codes; UCC plan review and inspections by Code Administrators, Inc.

General Requirements

A building permit/review fee applies whenever a building permit is required, and separate zoning permits apply where zoning review is required; current public materials do not condense all triggers into a single FAQ

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application
  • Owner/applicant certification
  • Contractor information
  • Workers' compensation information where applicable
  • Plans; the residential UCC application includes township, stormwater, and plan review fee fields
Permit validity
Building permit renewal fee is $25; zoning permit renewal fee is $25; the initial permit term was not clearly summarized on the reviewed public pages
Building code
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code with third-party UCC review and inspection services
Owner-builder
The residential application allows the owner of record or an authorized agent to apply
Contractor requirements
Township publishes a registered plumbers application and the permit form requests contractor and workers' compensation information; Pennsylvania HICPA registration still applies where required

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$50
Plan check fee
Third-party plan review fees are separate through Code Administrators; Township fee schedule also adds $4.50 PA UCC fee per permit
Permit fee formula
Building and zoning permit review fees are valuation-based at $6 per $1,000 of construction or fraction thereof plus a $25 administrative fee and $25 technology fee if applicable
Reinspection fee
Work without first obtaining a permit triggers a 25% increase of the building or zoning permit/review fee
Payment note
Applicants are directed to the Township for permit-related questions and to Code Administrators for third-party fee schedule questions

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the West Manchester Township, Zoning Department / Zoning and Codes; UCC plan review and inspections by Code Administrators, Inc. to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Code Administrators, Inc. (current permits) (phone)
  • CCIS (older pre-April 27, 2023 projects) (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Project-specific, after Township review and third-party code review approval

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the West Manchester Township, Zoning Department / Zoning and Codes; UCC plan review and inspections by Code Administrators, Inc. 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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