Scroll down within this page to find the permit application you are searching for! You can reach out to us at (717) 834-5281 with any questions!
 
– If a structure is built without permits, state law allows the removal of the structure at the cost of the landowner. The township does not wish to do this. When in doubt, please call us to ask!
– All Zoning Permits now require a copy of the DEED of the property that improvements are being made on. 
– All permits need an ADDRESS for issuing. Please see the township secretary if you don’t have one. 

***If you are applying for a Building, Zoning, Driveway, Paving, or Sign Permit, you need to fill out Penn Township’s General Permit Application along with the other required applications below.
*** Please turn in this Workers’ Compensation Form ***

Building Permit (Also Demolition)
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
*** Please turn in this Workers’ Compensation Form with your application***
CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE HELPFUL INFO ON BUILDING PERMITS
Do I need a Building Permit? A Building Permit is required for the construction of new buildings, additions, and some repairs/alterations within the home. If you are in a floodplain, please put that information on the application.

Zoning Permit
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION
*** Please turn in this Workers’ Compensation Form with your application***
Do I need a Zoning Permit? A Zoning Permit is required when any new structure is put on a property, or use of the property is changed. All Zoning Permits now require a copy of the DEED of the property that improvements are being made on.

Driveway Permit
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE DRIVEWAY PERMIT APPLICATION
Do I need a Driveway Permit? A Driveway Permit is required when you wish to place a new driveway on your property. 

Paving Permit
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE PAVING PERMIT APPLICATION
Do I need a Paving Permit? A Paving Permit is required when you go from a dirt or gravel driveway to a paved driveway, or if you are repaving your existing driveway. This is to ensure that the driveway ties into the road properly and the swale is maintained for stormwater functions. 

Sign Permit
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
Do I need a Sign Permit? A Sign Permit is required for all new signs, when one business leaves and another comes in, or a business changes its name. 

Peddler’s Permit
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE PEDDLER’S PERMIT APPLICATION
Do I need a Peddler’s Permit? A Peddler’s Permit is required for individuals wishing to sell anything door to door. No permit is required for school fundraisers.

Handicap Parking Space Application
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE HANDICAP PARKING SPACE APPLICATION

Conditional Use Application
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION

Zoning Hearing Application
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ZONING HEARING APPLICATION

Renter/Landlord Registration Form
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE RENTER/LANDLORD REGISTRATION FORM

Helpful Charts for RESIDENTIAL Permits