Building Permits
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•  Any new construction on a previously undeveloped property

•  Renovations to or remodeling of any existing building, i.e. finishing a basement or attic, removing or adding a wall, enclosing a patio, etc.

•  Installation of new windows or exterior doors (if increasing or decreasing the opening size)

•  Installation of siding on a commercial building

•  New roofing material

•  Construction or placement of sheds, garages or other outbuildings that are 200 square feet or larger, with approved Zoning Permit

•  Installation of walkways (i.e. going from house to garage)

•  General information

-  Permit application forms may be picked up at our Office or printed from this site. Please print, complete and return the first page ONLY. Applications should be accompanied by three (3) copies of clearly labeled project drawings, as applicable, and the application fee of $25.00. Checks should be made payable to Borough of Kutztown. Please do not send cash through the mail. Credit card payments must be made in person at our office. We accept VISA, Master Card and Discover. Kutztown Community Partnership gift cards are also accepted as form of payment.

-  Application may be signed by the contractor.

-  If a property owner has been deemed eligible by our Office to perform their own work, an affidavit must be completed by that person, notarized and returned to our Office for attachment to the approved application prior to the issuance of the permit. Affidavit forms may be picked up at our Office or printed from this site.

-  Per the PA UCC, applications deemed complete will be reviewed within thirty (30) days of receipt for commercial projects [PA UCC §403.43(a)] and within fifteen (15) days for residential projects [PA UCC §403.63(a)]. Applicants will be notified by phone when the review is complete. Without exception, applications are processed in the order that they are received per the date indicated by our Office.

-  Permit fees should be paid after the application is approved. Permits will be issued by our Office only after the permit fees have been paid in full.

-  Approved applications are valid for six (6) months from approval date and permits may be picked up during normal business hours. Approved permits not issued within this time frame will be deemed abandoned and become invalid. [ICC International Building Code §105.3.2]

-  Issued permits will be deemed invalid if the authorized work has not commenced within six (6) months of the permit issue date, or if the authorized work is suspended or abandoned for a period of six (6) months after the work began. [PA UCC §403.43(g) and §403.6(g)]

-  Inspections required will be listed with each permit and can be arranged through the Community Development Office within 24 hours of a request.  

-  Upon final approval by the inspector, our Office will issue and mail you a Certificate of Completion for your permit.  

*Additional permits which may be required for construction or change of use of a building or structure are:

Building Permit Fees - The fee schedule below will serve as a list of common fees charged and may not be inclusive of all possible fees associated with a project.   Please contact the Community Development Office for more information.

Application Fee	$25.00
Minimum Permit Fee (New Construction)	$75.00
Occupiable building or structure	0.9% per square foot cost, per ICC Construction Costs Schedule
Non-occupiable space/structure	$15.00 per square foot, per ICC Construction Costs Schedule
Manufactured modular unit	$100.00/unit delivered to site
Alternations and Demolition	$75.00, up to $5000 in estimated costs
Each additional $1000 in estimated costs	$5.00
Furnace Boiler Replacement	$25.00, minimum fee does not apply
Roof Covering Replacement	$25.00, minimum fee does not apply
PA Training Fee	$4.00