Permits

Required Permits

Permits are required for the following:

• Building Permit (PDF) - Residential renovations, alterations, and accessory structures including decks, porches, and pools
• Building Permit (PDF) - Commercial new construction, renovations, alterations, and NEW Residential
• Change of Occupancy
• Grading Permit
• Curbing, sidewalk, driveways, and parking area installation or replacement (PDF)
• Zoning Permit (PDF) - Additions, accessory structures, home occupations
• Soliciting items for sale, conducting pamphlet / flyer distribution or are a Transient Retail Merchant (PDF)
• Temporary or Permanent Sign installation or replacement (PDF)
• Donation Bin Permit (PDF)
• Starting a Business: Commercial Mixed Use - This application is necessary whether relocating, considering a new business venture, or expanding into the Borough. It is also necessary prior to converting commercial uses to residential uses and vice versa, merging uses, etc. 
• Starting a Business:  Home Occupation 
• Solar Installation Permitting Checklist (PDF)
• Rehabilitation Agreement (PDF)
• Stormwater Management Permit
• Outdoor Dining Permit
• Dumpster and POD Permit: For temporary placement, in an on-street parking space, of a trash dumpster, waste container, or bagster, and for storage containers, trailers, and POD's used for moving

EFFECTIVE 1/1/2019

Electrical Permits: $50.00 (+state fee)

Use & Occupancy Property Transfer – Residential: $135.00 per unit

Failure to Appear for Scheduled Inspection: $100.00

Additional Information for Applicants

Who may apply for permits:

• Permit applications may be applied for and obtained by the property owner, contractor and/or authorized agent.
• Plumbing permits must be applied for by the owner or a master plumber licensed by the Borough of Pottstown.