Building/Repair Permits
In the files below, you will find directions for each permit and a technical section. Please fill out the technical section and return it to the Souderton Borough office – either:
- Dropped off in-person or mailed to: 31 W Summit St, Souderton PA 18964
- Faxed to: 215-723-5569
- Emailed to: steve@soudertonborough.org.
Make sure that you have drawings attached with all technical sections being submitted for approval. No work is to start on jobs until you have an approved permit in hand.
All Building/Repair Permits are to be sent: “Attention Steve Toy, Code Enforcement Officer”. For questions on what is needed for a permit, please call the Borough office at 215-723-4371.
Construction Dumpsters
Request forms for a dumpster may be picked up and dropped off at the Souderton Police Department or e-mailed to: dfields@soudertonpolice.org. *Please allow 5 business days for consideration of your request.
Information for Required Inspections
Call the Borough office at 215-723-4371 to schedule inspections. Any one of the ladies in the office can help you with scheduling appointments.
Fees for Inspections
PLEASE NOTE: STATE FEE ON PERMITS, WHERE APPLICABLE.
THE STATE HAS INCREASED THEIR FEE FROM $4.00 TO $4.50. Please see the amendment below.
New: Act 35 of 2017 and Act 36 of 2017 went into effect October 25, 2017. These acts amend the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act. Please go to “Regulations and Statutes” for further information.
PENNSYLVANIA CONSTRUCTION CODE ACT – OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act of Oct. 25, 2017, P.L. 356, No. 36
Session of 2017
No. 2017-36 Section 703. Education and training programs.
(a) Fee.–Municipalities administering and enforcing this act under section 501(a) and third-party agencies providing services under section 501(e) shall assess a fee of [$4] $4.50 on each construction or building permit issued under the authority of this act. The fee shall be in addition to any other fee imposed for the permit.
Building Permits
- Building Permit Complete
- Deck And Patio Permit
- Demolition Permit
- Driveway Sidewalk And Curb Permit
- Electrical Generator And Solar Permit
- Exterior Structure Permit (AKA Roof Permit)
- Fence And Shed Permit
- Fire Protection Permit
- Mechanical Commercial Kitchen Hood Duct And Exhaust Permit
- Plumbing Permit
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Pool And Spa Permit
Permits for swimming pools are required for all in ground pools and for above ground pool greater than 24 inches.