Loyalsock Township

• Issues building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, etc. permits
• Property Maintenance Issues that deal with structure or building
• Rental Property Inspection
• Existing Commercial Building Inspections
• Commercial/Residential Building Construction Inspections
• Commercial/Residential Plan Reviews

• The Loyalsock Township Building Code Official reviews all new building plans and building improvment plans to ensure compliance with UCC and ICC codes. Two sets of plans must be submitted for all construction projects. Commercial plans must be stamped by an architect or engineer.  
• Detached structures that have a building area of 500 square foot or less and are accessory to a single family dwelling do not require a building permit. They will, however require a zoning permit. This will include structures such as a carport, garage, shed, etc. 
• Converting an unfinished basement into a living space will require a building permit. 
• All footing depths must be a minimum of 42" below grade. 
• Zoning permits may still be required where building permit exemptions exist. Building exemptions do not apply to floodplain areas. 
• Building Permit Exemptions 
• Before occupying a new residence or business an occupancy permit is required.
• PV Solar Panel permits are priced as follows: $21.00 for the first three panels, $12.00 for each panel thereafter, and a flat fee of $49.00. 
• A $4.50 state fee will be added to all building permits issued.

In order to insure the safety of the public, every existing commercial building is required to be inspected once every three (3) years.

Rental Unit Requirements

Construction Permit Application Standard application for all Township Building Permits. In order for a building permit application to be reviewed, the following needs to be filled out regardless of the project:

• Application Date
• Permit Type
• Location (property address)
• Type of Improvement
• Estimated Cost of Construction.
• Owners name & address / Contact Information
• Needs to be Signed and Date
  
  

***Depending on the project, you may also need to submit a zoning permit application. Click here for a list of projects to determine what permits are needed. 

• New Manufactured Homes 
• Relocated Manufactured Homes
• Industrialized (Modular) Home Submission Guide

• Deck or Porch Plan Submission Requirements
• Deck Guide

• Requirements for Demolitions

• Residential Plan Submission Guide
• Commercial Plan Submission Guide
• Residential Addition Submission Guide
• Residential Alteration Submission Guide

• Swimming Pool Submission Guide
• Swimming Pool Permit Requirements
• Hot Tub Permit Requirements